Buyer

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality. Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand

• Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, Supplier Account Management)

• Drive purchasing activities to execute purchase at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

• Lead inventory and E&Z reduction efforts

• Manage and lead assigned Purchasing Projects (i.e. Manage cost, schedule, and scope as required)

• Manage complex and sensitive information with supplier leadership team and internal stakeholders

• Contribute to purchasing process improvement within the team and Act as trainer for department purchasing activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or similar

• 2-4 years of experience. Candidate with more years of experience will be considered for Senior Buyer position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace

• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus, as needed