Buyer I (419)

CDI PRODUCTS LLC•Humble, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

CDI Products, a Michelin Group Company, is a global leader in high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. With locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, we deliver fully integrated solutions from raw materials to finished products through in-house engineering and material development capabilities. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Semiconductor, and Water Treatment, our materials and products are expertly engineered and tested on-site. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions around the globe. The Buyer selects, negotiates, and purchases merchandise, materials, and services for CDI, ensuring optimal quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. The buyer will analyze market trends, manage vendor relationships, and monitor inventory levels to maximize profitability and meet organizational, production, and manufacturing needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration or related field.
1+ years of experience applying broad knowledge of principles and practices of purchasing or materials management.
Exposure to supply chain management, supplier quality systems and sourcing strategy.
Must have good understanding of internal and external economic factors affecting business.
Must have product knowledge of assigned commodities.
Must have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials management, and inventory control.
Must demonstrate strong negotiation skills, planning skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers and co-workers in a team-based environment.
Must have ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision.
Experience with inventory software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
Manufacturing, inventory or material control background preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and/or services and verify specifications. Sources components or services from approved supplier list and ensure timely preparation and communication of RFQ (Request for Quote).
Reviews inventory usage to determine appropriate level of procurement.
Corresponds with approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications, and delivery information. Analyzes and evaluates bids to determine optimum value.
Negotiates price, quality, and delivery, and terms, selects supplier and places purchase orders while assuring compliance with local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Code of Conduct.
Expedites delivery of items by contacting vendors and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment are forwarded on specified shipping date.
Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price.
Works with engineering or manufacturing teams and/or other procurement staff to generate RFQ’s for new or modified parts and/or material. Analyzes and evaluates quotes to determine vendor selection. Maintains quotations for future reference.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships on an on-going basis. Initiates new supplier set up. Tracks computerized procurement records of items or services purchased, costs, on-time delivery, quality, and performance. Evaluates supplier performance and recommends additions or deletions to the approved supplier database.
Identifies cost savings opportunities and assists in developing innovative approaches to supply chain management to achieve yearly cost reduction targets set by procurement team and general manager.
Assists in negotiating contracts with suppliers and/or subcontractors to minimize costs. Contracts will address such issues as stocking or consignment programs, unit price, delivery, terms, and conditions, etc. Maintains compliance with local and corporate requirements.