Summary:

The Buyer will execute day-to-day transactions including Purchase Orders. Responsible for ensuring delivery of products and/or services to internal customers (i.e., requisitioners, factories, etc.). In some cases, manages local supplier sourcing & selection, including pricing negotiation and contract management. Responsible for aligning with local business activity and coordinating with Procurement Management structure to drive centralized supply and supplier activities.

Essential Functions:

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

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

• Procures certain goods or services as required by business at the right time and at a competitive price, in the right quantity

• 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 with regard to 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

• Ensures compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption from process to support indirect or regionally based purchases

• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process

• Performs other job related duties as required

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline

• Three or more years of experience

• Strong negotiation skills in MS Office

• Oracle and/or SAP expertise required

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