Buyer Analyst L3

The Buyer Level 3 independently owns material sourcing and scheduling decisions within defined plant and business parameters, exercising professional judgment to balance cost, supply risk, and production continuity. The role is accountable for outcomes related to supplier performance, inventory health, and service levels, escalating only when decisions exceed defined authority limits.

This role works closely with multiple departments to ensure materials are in a timely manner and according to specifications. This position functions independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. Additionally, the technician works in an office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and typical manufacturing conditions.

• Independently sources assigned strategic and non‑strategic commodities in alignment with plant requirements, cost objectives, and supply continuity needs
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating supplier quotations based on total cost of ownership (price, logistics, quality, delivery reliability, and risk)
• Leads day‑to‑day commercial negotiations, including pricing, terms, and Letters of Intent (LOIs), within defined authority limits
• Owns sourcing decisions and outcomes for assigned commodities, including cost performance and supplier selection rationale
• Monitors market conditions, material availability, and supplier capacity trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
• Determines appropriate actions to mitigate supply risk, including alternate sourcing, expediting, or escalation when required
• Owns the process for disposition decisions for excess and obsolete materials, balancing financial impact and operational needs

• Serves as the materials lead or owner for assigned projects, representing Plant Materials Management on cross‑functional teams
• Defines materials‑related project scope, priorities, timelines, and deliverables within assigned responsibility
• Analyzes project requirements and determines sourcing, scheduling, and supplier actions needed to support project objectives
• Accountable for delivery of materials‑related project outcomes, including cost, timing, and supply readiness
• Summarizes project activities, risks, decisions, and results for stakeholders and management
• Identifies issues requiring cross‑functional resolution and escalates when decisions exceed defined authority

• Owns short‑term material planning and scheduling decisions to ensure uninterrupted production and efficient inventory utilization
• Maintains and governs accuracy of critical ERP data (lead times, safety stock, pricing, vendor parameters) for assigned materials
• Determines purchasing, scheduling, and expediting actions based on production demand, inventory levels, and supply constraints
• Independently prioritizes competing material requirements and resolves conflicts impacting production schedules
• Analyzes inventory trends and production forecasts to adjust ordering strategies and mitigate excess or shortage risk
• Decides when delivery dates, order quantities, or sourcing approaches require modification to support operational goals
• Owns day‑to‑day supplier performance management for assigned suppliers, including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost
• Provides suppliers with forecasts and planning signals to support capacity alignment and supply continuity
• Evaluates supplier performance metrics and determines corrective actions required to address gaps
• Leads supplier issue resolution efforts, including delivery disruptions, quality concerns, or commercial disputes
• Coordinates supplier activity across plants and departments to ensure alignment and consistency
• Determines when supplier performance issues require escalation to…