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The Buyer uses expertise in performing a variety of purchasing activities including pricing, negotiating terms, volume discounts, long‑term contracts and delivery of goods/services with suppliers. Applies government laws and regulations while conducting procurement activities and ensures alignment with management objectives.

• Manage supplier cost, quality, and delivery, driving resolution within the site team and escalating for additional support; implement actions to resolve supplier non‑conformance issues.
• Support sourcing of new products and new‑product introduction activities in line with company policies, processes, and strategy.
• Organize, direct, and implement cost‑reduction activities to ensure maximum return to the division for minimum expenditures.
• Implement processes to manage risk within the supply chain and monitor procurement procedures to comply with government laws (domestic/international), regulations, and company policy.
• Manage contractual differences between purchase‑order requirements and supplier performance; establish contractual obligations and ensure compliance with laws and truthful negotiations.
• Raise orders and expedite deliveries to support site manufacturing needs; support inventory‑reduction actions to meet inventory goals.
• Participate in site‑specific procurement and supplier quality development when required, including for unique materials or services.
• Monitor the changing marketplace and develop work‑around plans to avoid negative impacts on corporate cost and delivery performance objectives.
• Plan tactics and strategies for negotiations of subcontracts to maintain expenditures within program material budget limitations.
• Develop and deploy procurement processes and practices in collaboration with division and group teams to drive continuous improvement and align activities across the company.

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret data effectively.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills; excellent customer‑service orientation.
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of multi‑tasking.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
• Strong prioritization and strategic planning skills.
• Supervisory skills, including delegation, training, and performance evaluation.
• Team‑building skills, conflict management skills, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment; requires the ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ of each day).
• Requires the ability to hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and may require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.