Buyer III

TalentBurst•Fairport, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment and services, (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs, minimizing inventories while ensuring optimum materials utilization, and supplier performance. This role is 100% onsite in Fairport, NY, for a 12+ month contract duration. The schedule is full-time, 8am-5pm, with some flexibility for a 7am or 8:30am start, totaling 40 hours per week. Overtime is not anticipated. The interview process involves two rounds: a phone screen with the direct manager, followed by an onsite panel interview. The assignment is anticipated to be one year with a possibility of extension based on demand. Conversion to a permanent role is possible but not guaranteed. This is an ITAR facility, and DOD compliance requires US Citizens for this role.

Requirements

5+ years' experience as a plant or corporate buyer.
Hands-on Buyer experience required.
Must have experience with duties such as placing orders, familiarity with MRP, and communication with key stakeholders and suppliers.
Experience using SAP.
Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.
Experience in manufacturing operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain.
DOD compliance requires US Citizens for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GSM processes and systems.
Experience across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies.
Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience.
Yellow or Green Belt Certification.
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), APICS or certification related to Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

Assists with Business Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategy Development.
Deploys GSM strategies and plans to make decisions necessary to purchase product or services, aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio.
Key player for negotiations with Suppliers, including Contract Administration.
Owns/Assists with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits).
Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.).
Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence.
Inventory Management (where applicable): Organizes, controls, and minimizes materials on hand, slow moving and obsolete materials.
Acts as GSM liaison between plants, including materials and quality areas.
Recommends changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles activity-based costing). Participates in the planning and implementation of these changes.
Acts as main contact for RTP to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or resolved immediately.
Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution.
Protects Intellectual Property (IP).
Ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related especially to GSM or any other certification (if applicable).
Makes sure that the suppliers are environmental compliance, and that the scrap is correctly disposed.
Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.