Sr. Buyer 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain daily interaction with supply base to insure the use of current information regarding open PO’s, current lead times, pricing, etc. Minimizes risk to the company and customers by utilizing data-based business analysis to select suppliers / manufacturers when purchasing materials for production and NPI. Responsible for creating/executing PO’s according to the MRP Planned Orders and Requisition procedure, with competitive pricing that maintains company’s profitability and success. Identifies / develops new suppliers to improve supply chain (pricing, delivery, etc). Approves invoices for payment within department procedural guidelines. Expedites delivery of goods to users when needed and uses alternate suppliers or sources if necessary. Works with supply chain management to establish goals for cost savings and executes plans to achieve them. Utilizes MRP action messages on a weekly basis to place new orders and/or reschedule expedite, or cancel existing PO’s.  Responsible for maintaining MRP data for open PO’s related to promise dates, pricing, quantities, expedites, etc.  Manages and coordinates related supplier updates for ERP system with regard to pricing; lead time, minimum order quantities, specification change notices or other information. Works with Quality Assurance group on related MRB's and takes responsibility for coordinating the corrective action process with suppliers. Partners with the Accounting Department to resolve any accounts payable issues. Works with other members of the materials team to create and maintain department KPI’s and reports (PPV, late report, expedite list, etc). Direct Supplier and Commodity management for a specific number of Commodities/Suppliers. Representing the section at internal meetings and presenting Purchasing performance achievements Management and coordination of purchasing activities with relation to Cost, Inventory reduction and Delivery and Quality Coordinating and managing with Quality personnel, resolutions to Supplier Quality concerns, ensuring timely and effective containment and long term resolution of each concern

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Administration 5 year of experience in the position, preferable in Maquiladora environment within an electronics manufacturing environment. Bilingual Working knowledge of kanban and supplier managed inventories is a plus. High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum) Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base. Proven track record of controlling and reducing inventory on hand and Excess and Obsolete. Able to bring a new dimension to procurement activities. Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques. Experience of Purchasing bespoke, manufactured parts including scheduled deliveries. Experience of working with MRP systems is essential. Experience of outsourcing to low cost countries.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to develop constructive and effective working relationships within and outside the organization. Strong leadership skills “Hands on” approach to all tasks Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results Versatile, tenacious and people orientated Result orientated and confident Proven appreciation of customer service expectations and cost demands of business Commercial and financial acumen Sets priorities taking into account short and long-term needs of the business 

 

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS:

 

Delivers results

Sets high standards of performance and consistently meets them

 

Fact-based

Collects the relevant and appropriate data and makes actionable decisions/plans based upon this information

 

Continuous Improvement

Utilizes a lean process approach to continually improve the speed and effectiveness of all Company processes

 

Customer focused

Puts top priority on understanding the needs, requirements, and expectations of the customer (external and internal)

 

Integrity

Operates at the highest level of ethical behavior and adheres to the Company's Code of Conduct

 

Importance of people

Effectively develops people and strengthens the organization

 

Teamwork

Optimizes the value of collaboration across the Company, avoids NIH (Not-Invented-Here) syndrome, and shares ideas and best practices

 

Learning and Innovation

Rewards learning and self-improvement, embraces failures that enhance our knowledge and competitive position