Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Assist Senior Supply Chain management in creating a best-in-class Procurement and Sourcing organization through:
  • the creation of a proper Commodity Classification system for purchased parts, to aid in the sourcing of quoting of all materials
  • the creation of a thorough Supplier Management system, to aid in the development of quality-focused, responsive suppliers on the Approved Supplier List
  • the refinement of a systemic quoting process (RFQ) to be used for all products that supports company objectives, to including PPV and year over year cost objectives
  • the enhancement of the order management process, to improve efficiencies from order placement through invoicing
  • the introduction of supplier agreements and MOU’s for critical parts and suppliers
• Collaborate with Planning as well as the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Project teams to support ongoing monthly demand in terms of material needs
• Facilitate procurement and change order management, to include
  • Creating and releasing purchase orders via MRP
  • Assessing impact of proposed and implemented changes
  • Maintaining supplier delivery
  • Supporting weekly shortage and status reviews with current updates
  • Handling of expedite requests
• Manage ERP purchasing parameters to ensure accurate and value added MRP signals, to include integrity and accuracy of all Purchased components throughout the product lifecycle
• Assist in the development and implementation of new products and product transitions
• Support inventory management tools and techniques to best address business needs (e.g. Kanban. Min-Max, Re-order Point, etc.)
• Participate on MRB teams to disposition non-conforming material, manage replacements, and monitor performance as needed
• Follow up to ensure the timely disposition of slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with Company policies and procedures as needed.
• Support annual and ad-hoc physical inventory, cycle counts, and re-valuations
• Ensure consistent and timely communication with all stakeholders so that they are informed of material status and are able to effectively support the needs of all projects
• Support the organization by assisting with the sourcing of MRO materials and supplies, as well as the placement and management of MRO requisitions and orders
• Manage the Return to Vendor process (RTV) with Supplier Quality
• Work with the finance team to resolve any outstanding issues or concerns regarding supplier invoices or credits
• Estimated 25% travel, reviewing of capability-capacity evaluations and supplier assessments.  Most travel is domestic within North America with some infrequent travel overseas required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or technical discipline
• APICS/ISM Certification a plus

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Buyer or Commodity Specialist required
• Familiarity with Commodity sourcing strategies
• Ability to understand and manage cost analysis and drive cost savings with suppliers
• Regulated industry experience preferred, medical industry a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (Exact MAX preferred)
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel
• Experience with new product development/introduction
• Experience with Sourcing/quoting (RFQ)/supply agreements
• Experience with PO and Supplier management

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