Buyer

Fujifilm•Santa Clara, CA

10d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. strives to offer a healthy work environment that promotes individual responsibility and growth, a collaborative spirit, and an atmosphere that encourages learning, professional development and achievement. We search for the most talented and qualified people for both external and internal opportunities. At Fujifilm, performance, development and accountability are the standards to which the company and its people strive toward. And to support its employees, we offer programs that motivate, educate and promote a healthy work-life balance, which increase employee satisfaction and overall personal well-being. Fujifilm is committed to offering a comprehensive and flexible benefit program to meet the needs of employees and their families. This flexible approach allows employees to create a program that fits their lives. At Fujifilm, INNOVATION and PEOPLE matter. At FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc., printing and material deposition devices are only as good as their printheads. We are a recognized leader in the manufacturing and design of durable and productive drop-on-demand inkjet printheads that power cutting-edge systems, as well as integrated inkjet solutions that add digital inkjet capabilities to other equipment. These are part of the digitization and transformation of many applications such as commercial printing, graphics, label & packaging, additive manufacturing, ceramic tiles, textiles, electronics and life science research. We’re looking for forward-thinkers eager to spark innovation in inkjet technology. Bring your talents to a team built on collaboration, creativity, and a passion for excellence. At FUJIFILM Dimatix, every product we make begins with the extraordinary people behind it. Join us for groundbreaking work in a flexible, engaging environment. We’re based in two incredible locations: Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by picturesque New England landscapes, and Santa Clara, California, a dynamic hub in Silicon Valley with a mix of innovation, diversity, and sunshine. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Requirements

Ability to work well within a team environment
Strong supplier negotiation skills
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid quantitative and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze information and communicate recommendations using well-supported data
Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Ability to distill complex issues into simple, effective messages for management
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment within established procedures
Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively follow through on commitments.
Experience with working with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to prepare and analyze procurement reports
A minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support production efforts by coordinating the planning and purchasing of parts required for various levels of production and prototype builds.
Manage assigned commodities and suppliers to ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Analyze inventory levels, usage, forecasts, lead times, and business requirements to support purchasing decisions and prevent supply interruptions.
Develop, manage, and sustain key purchasing indicators such as OTD, open orders, zero bin, machine down, inventory and other procurement metrics.
Create and maintain purchase requisitions and purchase orders utilizing the formal ERP/MRP system.
Review supplier quotations, pricing, quantities, lead times, MOQ requirements, Incoterms, and other commercial terms to ensure purchasing transactions are accurate.
Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments and proactively follow up on past-due orders, delivery risks, and other supply concerns.
Work with Accounts Payable, Receiving, and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve invoice, receiving, and purchasing discrepancies.
Negotiate directly with vendors to obtain competitive pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other favorable commercial terms.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance.
Act as the liaison between internal customers and suppliers for supply chain activities within the respective scope.
Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure required supplier documentation is completed.
Support Capital Approval Requests (CARs), service agreements, contracts, and other procurement-related activities as assigned.
Investigate procurement and supplier issues, identify root causes, engage appropriate stakeholders, and drive issues to timely resolution.
Identify cost savings, inventory optimization, process improvement, and other opportunities within assigned commodities.
Prepare and maintain procurement reports and analyses to support Finance, Planning, Operations, and other stakeholders.
Support inventory management activities, including inventory reviews and physical inventory counts, and provide appropriate reporting to Finance and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.