Materials/Procurement Advanced Buyer

Job Title Enter Job Description... Responsible for the procurement and inventory management of client manufacturing materials, components, equipment and/or services in accordance with supply chain optimization and management objectives. Coordinates material sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) projects, in collaboration with R&D and Marketing. Establishes and manages supplier relationships including negotiating contracts and prices, monitoring supplier performance and researching/selecting/analyzing the market supply base. May manage contract manufacturer (CM) or original design manufacturer (ODM) relationships to ensure best total cost of ownership, availability and inventory optimization. May be responsible for contributing to improvement efforts such as resourcing, supply chain improvements, risk mitigation/avoidance, cost reduction, assurance of supply, and/or quality. May consider specific regulatory or compliance regulations pertaining to specific categories or products. Job Posting Qualifications Please update the minimum qualifications below to reflect the requirements for your specific role. Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent. Post-graduate, certification and/or license may be required. Typically, at least 4+ years relevant experience for entry into this level. Job Specific Systems: SAP ERP, Ariba, and Microsoft Office. Strong written and verbal presentation skills. EEO Employer LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.