Buyer

Key responsibilities include: Managing procurement activities and supplier relationships Negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts Monitoring inventory levels and supporting demand planning Identifying cost-saving opportunities and conducting cost analysis Resolving supplier performance and delivery issues Collaborating with cross-functional teams including operations, planning, logistics, and finance Analyzing purchasing data and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, International Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems Experience managing supplier relationships and inventory-related activities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Given the needs of the business, candidates who demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, accountability, organization, and proactive communication will be especially valued. The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%.

Core Responsibilities: Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQ’s, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.). Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up. Daily Kanban management. Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed. Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed. Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution. Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects. Conduct indirect/purchase requisition ordering. Assist in researching & communicating ECO cost impacts to internal departments. Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates. Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance. Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes. Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates. Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers. Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings. Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed. Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods. Assist in as needed inventory audits. Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews. Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services. Assist in Reconciling month-end reports. Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

Pay Rate: $28.69- $29.71/hour