Position Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiation, procurement, and business system maintenance for their defined commodities to ensure that the necessary products are available for the on-time fulfillment of production. ?This role will focus on cost reductions, supplier quality, supplier service levels, and grading/management of suppliers. ?This role will strive to satisfy the needs of customers with on time delivery and continuous improvement in quality, products and services.

Senior Buyer Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute strategic procurement plan to manage component life cycle and determine methods to mitigate part shortage risks due to obsolescence, LTB, and EOL
• Procure defined commodity set to support production, engineering, new product introductions, and repair needs along with general MRO needs
• Manage real-time material demand fluctuations and execute order placement accordingly and evaluate/determine the necessitation of investment buys
• Supplier maintenance and management, to ensure targeted on-time delivery, quality and pricing goals of the company
• Strive to attain PPV (purchase price variance) goals and/or cost reductions
• Serve as a liaison between the company and suppliers for corrective actions and quality concerns
• Participate in continuous improvement projects relating to supply chain optimization
• (Kanban, EOQ determination, JIT, PFEP, etc.)

Required

• BS degree or equivalent purchasing experience
• 3-5 years purchasing experience in high tech/electronics or similar
• Strong negotiation skills
• Focus driven, flexible, and adaptable. Maintains positive reaction to the current supply chain impacts, business needs and evolving strategies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, ERP, and JIT processes
• VMI (vendor managed inventory) Systems and processes
• Solid understanding of demand-based planning and procurement (Kanban systems and visual factory

Desired

• 1 – 2 years experience in SMD component purchasing

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