Associate Buyer

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Hiring an experienced Buyer to join the Schilling Robotics team in Davis, CA! This role is responsible for the procurement of materials to achieve the production schedule and support new product and supplier development as needed. Main function is to issue P.O. per demand inthe ERP system, follow up on open orders, and resolve quality issues (RTV as needed). Key deliverables insure parts meet specifications, meet on-time delivery and competitive pricing.

This position will interact with all Departments within the Company, vendors and Subject Matter Experts to ensure that the Schilling Robotics Supply Chain meets Customer requirement. This position may on occasion support indirect spend categories in addition to production materials and tools. Building effective supplier relationships is critic alto the success of the business.

TechnipFMC offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits provided for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage;
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts;
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance;
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position, we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

• 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 totargets.
• 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 thefuture needs as outlined in the Schilling Robotics Technology/Product roadmap.
• Leverage TechnipFMC resources to implement best practices, pricing and supplier performance.
• Work hand-in-hand with Engineering teams though-out 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 (EPR’s)
• Provide up to date drawings or red lines to insure product meets current design intent.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders, past due deliveries, receiving issues and accounts payable problems.
• Conducts 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 insure business continuity.

• Bachelor's degree in business admnistration, engineering or equivalent
• 3+ 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…