Buyer

Overview

Working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Containerization, Logistics and assembly / manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers. This group deals with short term capacity issues caused by broken tools or equipment, fires, floods, and any other related supplier shortage issues.

Responsibilities:

• Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues
• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide technical support
• Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions
• Help assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues
• Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities
• May participate as member or resource to product development teams
• Regularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including client and supplier facilities
• Work with Supplier Risk Management team with Financially Troubled Suppliers
• Keep management updated frequently , consistent with the issues urgency
• Up to 75%+ travel
• Provide Executive Reports as Required

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience is required. Also required is 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development.

Ideal Candidate:

Preferred candidate would have a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related advanced degree or equivalent. A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, throughput and program management experience is required. Excellent communication and command skills are necessary to be successful in this position.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $26.40 to $29.34 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.