Procurement Specialist, Buyer

Procurement Specialist, Buyer

Location:

USA - Mesa, W. Southern Ave Division:
Solutions

Job Posting

Title:

Procurement Specialist, Buyer Time Type:
Full Time

SUMMARY

The Procurement Specialist, Buyer is responsible for managing all procurement requirements for assigned Suppliers. The position requires the Buyer to perform difficult and complex technical duties related to the procurement of equipment, parts, and services. The Buyer also prepares and analyzes quotes and negotiates pricing options.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Site Leadership in developing a strong understanding of client business and associated needs
• Utilizes negotiations for best practice to reduce costs, lead times and quality for existing materials
• Plans quoting strategies for targeting new vendors and expansion of current vendor's volume
• Manages supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
• Quarterly review of assigned Suppliers' performance utilizing the Supplier Scorecard Program and the Supplier Risk Program
• Quarterly meetings with key vendors to discuss scorecards and future business direction
• Maintains supplier database information including supplier set-up and updates as required
• Following internal procedures, communicates any material problems and researches solutions to prevent supply issues, including but not limited to finding alternate sources
• Manages the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including the following:
• Negotiates with vendor for quote pricing and lead times
• Submits orders to selected vendor
• Expedites to ensure adherence to inventory guidelines
• Communicates the demand/ volume/ delivery time changes to Inventory Planning staff
• Resolves all material issues
• Follows up on backorders
• Initiates bid/quote process for new business
• Communicates with potential vendors and current vendors via email, teleconferences, etc.
• Establishes partnerships, while developing a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities
• Searches new vendor opportunities via internet, sourcing sites, catalogs, communications with site tool owners and engineers through our site planners
• Performs bid analysis comparison to determine which vendors are awarded the business
• Determines recommended vendors and strategies for implementation
• Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes. Resolves any discrepancies with invoices or material receipts
• Runs reports and exports to excel from ERP system. Reviews and analyzes data and responds accordingly
• Daily zero bin/high risk report to determine if any parts are going to run out of stock (zero bin) or are going to put us at risk of running out of stock based on anticipated usage (high risk) and expedite accordingly
• Daily open order report to make sure all purchase orders have confirmations, that orders needing additional information are updated, and that pricing and lead times are correct
• Daily supply delays for all orders that have not been received by their promised due date, investigates and brings it to closure
• Weekly mismatched goods received vouchers
• Quarterly Fail-On-Install (FOI) for scorecards
• Quarterly on time delivery (OTD) for scorecards
• Reviews daily reports for urgent processing, including expedites, shortages, or anomalies that might cause risk to the inventory levels or production delays
• Reviews reports daily and makes vendor selections on quote bids
• Monthly assessment of quality log for indicators of possible changes needed to improve overall practices with a vendor or indicators of new sources needed
• Quarterly assessment of scorecard results for overall improvement in supply chain performance
• Other reports as needed
• Works in a team environment requiring regular interaction with Managers, Site Leads, Inventory Planners, IT, and Finance to complete assigned supply chain tasks
• OTHER DUTIES
• Performs other duties as required
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (IF ANY)
• N/A.
• MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and industry work experience
• Three (3) years of Industry experience in a direct or cross functional capacity
• SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
• Broad and thorough knowledge of Purchasing & Inventory Control methods, principles and practices
• Effective oral & written communications skills
• Strong customer service, vendor relations and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Very good sourcing & negotiation skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills with focus on critical thinking and business process management
• Operates standard office equipment efficiently
• Computer Skills
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite with…