Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Summary

Continually improves and coordinates procurement, planning, and negotiation of materials, components, equipment, supplies and services necessary for the company at the optimal costs, lead‑time, and service levels. Exercises good working knowledge of goods, services, and sources to ensure on‑time delivery and purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements. Plans and schedules purchased materials and services based on the MRP requirements, purchasing procedures and customer requirements.

Coordinates activities with other functional areas within the company. Makes effective use of processes, facilities, and sound business relationships to meet (or exceed) the company goals and objectives.

• Responsible for selecting, ordering, and coordinating materials or services for production, office, and/or staff requirements, basing selection on engineering and specifications, as well as driving continuous improvement regarding price, quality, service, delivery performance, and lead‑times.
• Measures supplier performance and takes the appropriate steps to ensure improvement, including working the various plant functional areas and suppliers to reduce defective or unacceptable goods or services.
• Processes orders, change orders, order acknowledgements, RMAs, and other transactions daily using MRP system and related ancillary data sources/toolsets developed for this activity, including other databases and spreadsheets.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts of processes and documentation including AS9100.
• May conduct forecasting processes, supplier managed inventory, make‑for‑hold, and other daily activities to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Recommends or selects products for purchase through evaluation by testing, observing, or examining items to meet specifications. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price and conditions.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, engineering, and quality to acquire material in a cost effective and timely manner to manage delivery schedules.
• Determines optimal methods of procurement such as direct purchase, bid, supplier‑managed inventory, make‑for‑hold, etc. to support organization and customer requirements.
• Investigates and resolves invoicing and freight issues with Accounting and other departments.
• Optimizes our supplier base by negotiating better terms and conditions with existing suppliers within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet operational requirements, while working with the rest of the Supply Chain Team members to meet the required company inventory goals.
• Maintains records and systems consistent with a professional approach to purchasing activities.
• Participates in process improvement activities including Kaizen, Lean/Six Sigma activities, or other special projects as assigned.
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.

Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Two (2) year degree and 1 year of purchasing experience of High School diploma and three years of purchasing experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Cable and electronic component purchasing experience desired.

• APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification or willingness to complete first module of APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program (or equivalent) within one year of employment is required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication…