Buyer II

Location: Parsippany

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Buyer II

Position Profile:

This position is responsible for oversight of the entire life cycle of defined subcontracts, from developing acquisition strategies and source selection to negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, execution, and closeout. Collaboration and interaction with various departments including but not limited to Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Management, and Engineering, to optimize processes, ensure on time delivery of new products. Strong leadership skills, expertise in Subcontract Management and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders (internal and external) are essential for the success of this role.

This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, technical or administration (or at least 5 yrs. of experience)

* 3+ years of experience with make-to-print machined parts, electro mechanical components, and/or electronic assemblies

* Ability to understand/read blue prints is strongly preferred

* Able to define, manage and execute operational plans to meet strategic procurement decisions

* Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to suppliers

* Computer literate, with MS Office experience, proficient PCs skills, and MRP/ ERP knowledge.

* Must be a US Citizen.

Essential or Primary /

Key Responsibilities

* Evaluate and vet new sources, place and maintain purchase orders

* Review requisitions for accuracy of requirements

* Lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders to consensus on key procurement decisions

* Contact suppliers regarding status of orders, discrepancies with quantity and quality, etc.

* Manage parts shortages caused by supplier delivery delay, non-conforming material or other problems, to resolution

* Reschedule purchase orders to meet changing customer needs

* Process and coordinate replacement of non-conforming material

* Coordinate with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.

* Solicit and analyze quotes from suppliers for a wide variety of services and commodities in support of production

* Recommend suppliers based on cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities

* Interface with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and management to provide timely status of products and / or problem identification and resolution.

* Member of Internal Program Meetings for assigned programs

* Prepare bid requests for proposal

* Utilize the Company's inventory tracking system

Additional

Duties / Responsibilities:

* Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).

* Maintain knowledge of market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities

* Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.

* Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization

* Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals

* Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values

* Keep management…