Buyer II

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.•Fitchburg, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The OEM NPD Buyer II will support work related to the Product Development Process (PDP) and participate on cross functional project teams while reporting through the OEM Business Unit. Primary duties include supporting new projects, assisting with project budget tracking, executing sourcing activities, participating in RFQs and supplier selection, supporting supplier negotiations, and contributing to total cost management to help ensure successful launch readiness for NPD projects. Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Some travel (10%+) will be required including international travel
3-5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing
Excellent customer service and computer skills
Ability to read blueprints
High level of interpersonal and organizational savvy
Demonstrates creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving attributes
Intermediate knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
5+ years of negotiating experience
3+ years of OEM supply chain experience
CPSM/CPM
SAP experience
Prior experience working with New Product Development
Exudes leadership qualities

Responsibilities

Support Supply Chain activities as part of an OEM NPD cross functional team.
Communicate business requirements, project needs, and timing expectations to suppliers and internal stakeholders to support alignment and project success.
Assist with assessing the OEM NPD supply base against business objectives and support supplier development activities as needed.
Support the preparation, review, and execution of OEM NPD agreements while helping ensure company interests are protected throughout the contract lifecycle.
Provide clear updates, assessments, and recommendations to project teams and Supply Chain leadership.
Work cohesively with Sub-Zero Group’s Supply Chain team, including Demand Planning, Import-Export, Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Transportation, to support the PDP.
Execute assigned sourcing activities for OEM NPD in support of strategic business alliances and operational requirements.
Assist with supplier selection, qualification, and development of a reliable supply base.
Research and identify sources for new technologies that may provide a competitive advantage.
Identify potential supply chain risks and support contingency planning with internal and external partners.
Support material cost forecasting by gathering supplier pricing, market, industry, and economic information.
Assist with cost improvement projects in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Support supplier improvement initiatives and supplier quality assessments or audits.
Maintain and update cost models within the OEM supply base to support accurate material cost visibility.
Evaluate suppliers using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) considerations, customer needs, organizational goals, and market conditions.
Work with technical personnel internally and externally during early design stages to support cost, quality, and specification requirements aligned with the company’s strategic vision.