Strategic Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Buy goods, materials, services, and equipment for the Company.
• Manage multiple supplier and/or commodities.
• Negotiate the best solution for the Company and ensure a timely delivery of product.
• Verify purchase requisitions by coordinating with the Materials Planning team.
• Communicate all purchase orders in an acceptable time frame.
• Monitor, track, and update purchase order status to all end users on various software platforms.
• Submit RFQs/RFPs and award bids to contract manufacturers.
• Cultivate and manage new vendor relationships by selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Perform cost analysis and comparison to achieve best value for the Company for all purchases of goods and services.
• Perform purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Host and conduct supplier status calls concerning make to spec procurements.
• Contribute updates and data to internal project meetings with key stakeholders.
• Utilize and manage P-card according to Company policy and procedure.
• Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Update ERP system with purchase status changes and transactions.
• Update Stock Item Records in ERP system to reflect supplier-initiated changes.
• Execute procurement strategies and make purchase decisions autonomously, aligning with organizational goals and budgetary constraints.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to finance, operations, and engineering, to understand requirements and optimize procurement processes.
• Engage and build relationships with multiple stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met while maintaining a strategic approach to purchasing.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements, leveraging this knowledge to enhance the procurement process and identify cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining procurement processes, implementing best practices, and enhancing efficiency.
• Handle multiple procurement projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Well organized.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Sound logic and deductive reasoning skills.
• Data entry.
• Negotiation.
• Purchasing.
• Inventory.
• Time management.
• 2+ years of experience in establishing and maintaining Supplier Inventory Programs.
• 5+ years of overall project, program, or supplier management experience or a degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of procurement experience supporting a mass-production manufacturing facility.
• Prior ERP system experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Preference for Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Information Systems, or Engineering degree.
• Hybrid role responsible for processing high volume of Purchase orders and managing relationship with key suppliers.
• Strong Organization and People skills.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.