Senior Buyer

Description Position Summary The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiation, procurement, and business system maintenance for their defined commodities to ensure that the necessary products are available for the on-time fulfillment of production. ?This role will focus on cost reductions, supplier quality, supplier service levels, and grading/management of suppliers. ?This role will strive to satisfy the needs of customers with on time delivery and continuous improvement in quality, products and services. Senior Buyer Essential Duties & Responsibilities Execute strategic procurement plan to manage component life cycle and determine methods to mitigate part shortage risks due to obsolescence, LTB, and EOLProcure defined commodity set to support production, engineering, new product introductions, and repair needs along with general MRO needsManage real-time material demand fluctuations and execute order placement accordingly and evaluate/determine the necessitation of investment buysSupplier maintenance and management, to ensure targeted on-time delivery, quality and pricing goals of the companyStrive to attain PPV (purchase price variance) goals and/or cost reductionsServe as a liaison between the company and suppliers for corrective actions and quality concernsParticipate in continuous improvement projects relating to supply chain optimization(Kanban, EOQ determination, JIT, PFEP, etc.) Requirements Required BS degree or equivalent purchasing experience3-5 years purchasing experience in high tech/electronics or similarStrong negotiation skillsFocus driven, flexible, and adaptable. Maintains positive reaction to the current supply chain impacts, business needs and evolving strategies.Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, ERP, and JIT processesVMI (vendor managed inventory) Systems and processesSolid understanding of demand-based planning and procurement (Kanban systems and visual factory Desired 1 – 2 years experience in SMD component purchasing PM21