Strategic Buyer

As a Strategic buyer, you will independently perform the full range of purchasing duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures. This will include material sourcing, supplier development, inventory control, and process improvements to decrease the total cost of ownership.

What you will do

You will work closely with other internal departments and external vendors to ensure that the company’s finished products meet our customers’ expectations of superior quality and on time delivery.

• Sourcing and locating suppliers and other supply sources
• Negotiate with suppliers and reduce costs
• Issue purchase orders while auditing required quantities
• Receipt of quotations, approval of invoices
• Improving relationships with suppliers – conditions, quality, delivery times, availability
• Management and control of suppliers relations from the local/global market
• Delivery, operation, logistical coordination, and order tracking
• Assimilation of procurement methodologies in the organization
• Subcontractors supply management

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience in the field of electronics purchasing.
• Knowledge and experience in the US market.
• Experience with mechanical packaging
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• High-level English –verbal and written.
• Work experience in an ERP environment
• Flexibility to work non-routine hours.

Advantages

• Knowledge of international standards – a significant advantage
• Experience in managing purchasing from a global company
• Knowledge in technical procurement
• NPI buyer – a significant advantage