Buyer

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build, and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

About the role

The Buyer will perform procurement duties in support of business operations across multiple product lines. This position is responsible for negotiating prices, price/cost analysis, and compliant procurement documentation required by AS9100 standards, Trust Automation policies and procedures, and industry best practices. This position reports directly to the Materials Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex purchase orders, including those with custom specification and/or statement of work (SOW) driven requirements.
• Prepare and release RFQs, receive and analyze quotes, negotiate contracts including price, schedule, and terms in accordance with quality and delivery requirements driven through the ERP system.
• Select from approved suppliers, document agreements, and administer resulting PO through invoice activity.
• Negotiate modifications to POs, develop positive working relationships, and interface with suppliers via phone, email, or personal visits as required.
• Communicate forecast to suppliers and confirm and/or expedite material deliveries as driven through the ERP system to support on-time delivery requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and communicate performance via supplier scorecard.
• Maintain integrity of ERP planning data to include real-time updates of lead time, price, preferred suppliers, and make recommendations for shelf stock requirements and batching.
• Participate in change control processes including but not limited to internal and external design change requirements, identifying alternate sources of supply, supplier status, and mitigation management of component obsolescence.
• Assist Quality in coordinating non-conforming product activity and their disposition with suppliers.

Requirements

• College degree, equivalent experience, or ability to demonstrate knowledge in business administration with concentration in supply chain management, engineering, finance, or business analytics.
• Cross-functional knowledge of supplier quality, manufacturing, and engineering as they relate to procurement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; be able to prioritize tasks and effectively communicate priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
• Problem solving/critical thinking as well as data analytics skills.
• High level of personal accountability.
• Professional written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both as an individual contributor with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
• Experience working with an ERP system, PO documentation, and terms and conditions.
• Understanding of the functions of an ERP system.
• Understanding of purchase order and shipping documentation; including terms and conditions and certificates of conformance.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Combination of education and experience a plus.
• This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone, or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• May need physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually.