Job Title:  Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities of electronic components, metals, fabricated parts, and assemblies to support manufacturing of programmable power supplies in a high-mix environment. Ensure materials are delivered on time and to schedule and within the guidelines of company supply chain strategies. 
 
Responsibilities

• Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods/services to support build plans, forecast.
• Actively participate and drive-in efforts to lower inventory and drive down material costs.
• Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders to reach highest quality at best value.
• Challenge and influence non-conforming and/or underperforming Suppliers.
• Direct the disposition of any and all issues impeding the flow of materials required to meet business demands.
• Determine optimal supply chain strategy at a tactical level for all parts.
• Establish optimal supplier base working through the Commodity Managers.
• Establish optimal supply chain arrangement for each and every component requirement.
• Interpret MRP output and place purchase orders.
• Implement supply chain strategy through Warehousing and Planning at the part number level of detail.
• Respond to daily shortage report.
• Purchase order administration and follow-up.
• Process supplier returns and replacements.
• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving related issues.
• Complete tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of increasing experience with a proven record of executing the tactical and strategic duties of the Purchasing function in metal-mechanic industry.
• Advanced English.
• Aptitude in decision making and working with numbers.
• Proficient in MS Office and MRP; Navision, Oracle or ManMan knowledge a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of success.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal communication, presentations, and business writing.
• Relevant Supply Chain certifications (CPSM, CPIM, SPSM, CSCP) preferred.