Buyer III

Duties/Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders and manage revisions for parts and services based on demand generated through customer sales orders
• Provide regular material status reports for multiple projects highlighting changes in material, pricing, lead times and other critical supply chain information to all stakeholders
• Monitor, report and update the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of potential issues with material availability or delivery schedules
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including working with the Buyer/Planner to recommend solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
• Secure and analyze supplier quotations, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and availability/schedule
• Provide backup support for other supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling
• Seek out and set up new vendors prior to conducting business, including establishing terms and ensuring appropriate mutual non-disclosure agreements (MNDA’s) and company documentation is in place
• Establish positive working relationships with our network of vendors
• Establish and maintain an approved vendor list in collaboration with quality and engineering departments
• Support the engineered solutions group in compiling costed BOMs of low – mid level complexity to satisfy cost estimates for new business
• Develop and manage machine shop sourcing strategy to align vendor capabilities, capacity and lead times with production and project requirements
• Lead supplier performance management by defining KPIs, maintaining scorecards and driving corrective actions to improve quality, delivery and responsiveness
• Lead supplier recovery efforts for late or constrained materials, coordinating cross-functionally to minimize production disruptions
• Recognize and recommend process improvement opportunities

Qualifications/Experience

• 4+ years of experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, related field and/or relevant experience in a Buyer or Supply Chain role preferred
• Highschool degree or equivalent required
• Prior experience using an ERP system’s purchasing functions; SAP a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent organization, written/verbal communication, and follow-up skills
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Ability to move/transport material up to 30lbs