Buyer, Engineering

Technip

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• Solicit bid pricing from current and potential new suppliers that would be qualified through the Schilling new supplier qualification process to achieve cost targets.
• Evaluates supplier for ability to maintain quality, OTD, and costs and develop plans to address gaps to targets.
• Perform all required item data updating in the ERP system: promise dates, current tiered pricing etc.
• Create effective commodity strategies to meet Schilling Product technical specifications and meet the future needs as outlined in the Schilling Robotics Technology/Product roadmap.
• Leverage Technip
  
  FMC resources to implement best practices, pricing and supplier performance.
• Work hand-in-hand with Engineering teams throughout the New Product Development process to identify new and emerging technologies to meet the design requirements of Schilling Robotics subseasystems.
• Facilitate Supplier & Subcontractor/Consultant Agreements with appropriate approvals as needed.
• Negotiate Commercial Terms
• Timely execution of Engineering Purchase Requisition s (EPRs)
• Provide up to date drawings or red lines to ensure product meets current design intent.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders, past due deliveries, receiving issues and accounts payable problems.
• Conduct supplier scorecard meetings, site visits, and quarterly business reviews as appropriate.
• Work all ERP action reports and coordinate with the supplier as needed to expedite, delay or cancel purchase orders.
• Communicate status of material as requested by other departments.
• Work with Operations team to improve on Standard Work Processes.
• Working familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Identifying and mitigating risk within the supply chain to ensure business continuity.

• BS in Business or Finance
• 7+ years of work experience in purchasing or relevant field (planning).
• Five or more years of experience with an ERP/MRP or equivalent system.
• Proven performance in implementing new strategies that will reduce parts and inventory costs without sacrificing on-time delivery.
• Hands-On experience with one or more of the following commodity groups:
  Machined Parts, Additive Manufacturing, Hydraulic Motors and Controls, Electronic parts and Assemblies, COTS parts.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated skills as a highly collaborative team member that works well with cross functional groups.
• Basic understanding of accounting procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Able to work on multiple requirements at the same time.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency of managing to KPI’s for supply chain.

PREFERRED:

• Multiple Commodity and $M spend experience
• APICS and/or CPIM certification.
• Lean Manufacturing and Process experience
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Ability to understand Product Specifications, familiarity with engineering drawings
• Familiar with First Article Inspection Procedures and Dock to Stock Procedures

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• The ability to mentor and train new buyers
• Detail oriented
• Excellent at following up and following through
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, listen and speak for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity using hands, fingers, and arms to push, pull, reach, grab, hold, and lift.
• Wear steel toe shoes, safety glasses and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent use of PC.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as viewing computer screens and reading.
• Ability to travel…