Buyer
About the Role
This role is responsible for managing and leading suppliers for assigned programs (including BOM Management) and/or designated commodities/vendors. The position is accountable for supplier performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement in inventory, on-time delivery, quality, and lead-time flexibility to meet operational goals and annual objectives.
What You'll Do
- Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiate cost, delivery schedules, and inventory management strategies.
- Manage supplier performance through purchase order execution, change management, and updates to meet operational and customer expectations.
- Own procurement activities within assigned commodity areas or programs, ensuring cost, delivery, and quality requirements are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (planning, operations, quality, engineering, program management) to hold suppliers accountable for performance standards.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to identify material risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Conduct quarterly supplier scorecard reviews and develop improvement plans.
- Review daily MRP exception messages and purchase order status reports; take corrective actions as needed.
- Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP systems and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Support hazardous waste handling requirements in work areas.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience in supply chain or supplier management.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and flow charts.
- Professional experience with MRP/ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience purchasing electrical commodities
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
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