Buyer II/III

About the role

CPI Electron Device Business is seeking a Buyer to support our needs in the procurement of major/critical commodities, services, and complex procurements. This role involves executing and managing Purchase Orders, preparing and issuing purchase orders, and leading supplier issue resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Executes and manages Purchase Orders for the procurement of major/critical commodities, services, and complex procurements, with emphasis on improving supplier quality and lowering total cost of ownership for the program.
• Prepares and issues moderate to high complexity, value and risk purchase orders and complex agreements, ensuring all procurement actions which commit the company are properly documented, reviewed, and approved consistent with policy and procedure.
• Able to identify risks and mitigate them when negotiating terms and conditions.
• Leads supplier issue resolutions (lead time, drawing issues, etc.), works with Operations Program Manager, Supplier Quality, etc. to resolve supplier quality issues, identify sources for new products, and improve supplier performance; issues supplier corrective actions, and quality control instructions; and assess supplier responses to corrective action requests.
• Works with management to address all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
• Collaborates with internal partners to acquire products and services in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Supports proposal activities with innovative solutions to meet Program needs and requirements.
• Processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order revisions, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Performs cost or price analysis on procurements of moderate to high value, risk and complexity.
• Negotiates and documents terms and conditions, price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements on moderate to high complexity procurements.
• Maintains oversight of the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned procurements to negotiate highest quality at best value.
• Develops new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive.
• Recommends cost-saving proposals or alternative sources.
• Interacts with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• May coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Conducts supplier onsite visits when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or APICS equivalent experience is required.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge in assigned commodities and advanced decision-making skills.
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• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
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