Direct and Indirect Buyer

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An Amazing Career Opportunity fora Direct and Indirect Buyer!!

Location: Cypress, California

Job : 44931

HID Global seeks a Buyer to manage direct and indirect purchases for Mercury Operations in Cypress, California. This position will control all the end-to-end process with our suppliers making sure that we receive the products on time and controls are in place. The Buyer for Direct and Indirect products will be responsible for the process of placing purchase orders with suppliers based on demand and guarantee that products are shipped on time and in a controlled manner.

The Buyer is also responsible for a follow up on challenges and payments. This position will have extensive exposure to the organization as it will create cost savings and value to the process.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

As our Direct and Indirect Buyer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Analyzing the requirements of raw material needs including preliminary specifications, preferred suppliers, and dates materials are needed.
• Placing POs with determined suppliers and follow up end to end deliveries to our Warehouse.
• Conducting daily / weekly calls with key supplier to understand clear to build and possible challenges.
• Reporting all challenges with replenishment, work with suppliers on action plans and report progress to management.
• Maintaining proper inventory levels on assigned commodities based on forecast or actual demand requirements.
• Planning and Purchasing more complex materials such as sub-assemblies, fabricated and machined parts.
• Providing input to operations and order management on manufacturing lead-times and associated ATP settings
• Planning and purchasing all indirect material to the site and keeping control of approvals and expenses.
• Negotiating the lowest possible cost for the indirect materials observing optimum quality and scheduling needs.
• Working closely and supporting Customer Service, Operations, Planning and Sourcing on different projects
• Performing cost analysis as required.
• Reconciling purchase and accounts payable variances with Finance and Accounts Payable personnel.
• Maintaining accurate control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents.
• Maintaining KPIs that align to the Operations and Quality scorecard.
• Supporting cost reduction activities including cost analysis, VA/VE and resourcing.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Your Experience and Background include:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• 4+ years procurement experience, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Must be very process driven/focused.
• Must be a champion of change;
  Capable of proposing & implementing new ideas regarding simplification and improvement to business processes.
• Must be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Must be strong with reports and metrics.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why…