Buyer IV

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple suppliers, including negotiating terms and long-term agreements.
• Prepare and process quotations, requisitions, and purchasing orders to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Research, identify, and cultivate sources of supply that meet all company and customer requirements for quality.
• Submit request for quotes to approved suppliers to solicit shipment dates and prices that support production schedules and result in the best total value in company purchases.
• Function as subject matter expert (SME) for assigned projects, services, capital assets, and major expenditures.
• Oversee multiple purchasing and strategic sourcing projects including management of vendors and sub-tier vendors.
• Develop, recommend, and implement strategies for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
• Rewrite, develop, and implement new policies, procedures, and strategies, as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of business concepts, purchasing, knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, resource allocation, inventory management, coordination of resources, and other techniques for maximizing effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints, technical data, and related specifications.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheets and/or databases and analytic analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and multiple ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to exhibit supplier management knowledge, which includes second and third tier suppliers, on-site engagement, negotiation, procurement process improvement, RCCAs, line of balance, and recovery.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, possess strong interpersonal, problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to identify extremely complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate, and implement appropriate solutions.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company.

Skills

• Supplier Management / Vendor Management
• Contract Negotiation / Long-term Agreements
• Purchase Orders / Requisitions
• ERP / MRP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, IFS)
• Cost Reduction / Cost Savings
• Supplier Consolidation
• New Product Introduction / NPI / New Product Launch
• Blueprints / Drawings / Technical Specifications

Benefits

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.