The Buyer will execute day-to-day transactions including Purchase Orders. Responsible for ensuring delivery of products and/or services to Operations, Engineering, and Sales. In some cases, manages local supplier sourcing & selection, including pricing negotiation and contract management. Responsible for aligning with local business activity and coordinating with Materials Management to drive centralized supply and supplier activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner (ordering within lead times and minimum order quantities, minimizing stock-outs, etc.)

• Completes projects to reduce PPV and keep material costs to plan.

• Manages purchase orders processed from requisition to goods receipt in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements.

• Manages daily systems, processes and procedures governing the end-to-end process of the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality, and delivery requirements.

• Work with suppliers and cross functional team to communicate price changes with appropriate lead times.

• Manages all supplier non-conformance & obtain preventative actions.

• Provides information and data regarding procurement activities.

• Proactively monitors, reviews, and optimizes inventory levels.

• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.

• Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries & actively manage supplier relationship.

• Actively participate in supplier evaluations, scorecards, and reviews

• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process.

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience

• Two or more years of experience

• Strong negotiation skills

• 3+ years of MS Office

• MES expertise a must.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.