Commodity Buyer

JENOPTIK AG•Jupiter, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commodity Buyer will collaborate with Management to support Strategic Procurement Strategies and Buying Activities in Mechanical, Optical, Electronics, MRO and Services areas in an SAP Production environment. This role involves executing strategic procurement work in close alignment with Category Managers and other Buyers as part of the Jenoptik Optical System Inc. Procurement Team. The position requires providing a high level of internal customer support to drive material availability targets, defining and implementing supplier cost reduction activities, and leading or supporting cross-functional material group teams with Engineering, Product Management, Quality and Sales and Operations. The Commodity Buyer will be involved in the New Product Development process, manage supplier performance, conduct supplier development activities, and lead supplier negotiations. A strong understanding of Terms and Conditions and Contract law is essential. This role is a member of the Global Procurement function and a contributor to global material group activities, including the implementation of global digital approaches into the supplier base. The Commodity Buyer will ensure Procurement is meeting and exceeding goals and objectives, and possess knowledge in supplier capacity planning for direct materials. Fostering a culture of engagement and cross-functional excitement is also a key aspect of this role. The position requires experience with supplier quality and supporting the Quality Department on all issues relating to supplier product quality, including ensuring systems are in place to charge costs back to the supplier. The Commodity Buyer will also support Sales quoting efforts for new and existing products (RFQs).

Requirements

1-5 years’ procurement experience in a technology driven manufacturing environment.
Knowledgeable of US Government Procurement/ITAR requirements.
Strong operational knowledge with SAP supporting SAP Procurement functions.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
Must possess “soft skills”: conflict resolution, personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, and influencing skills.
Aptitude for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Must be a “Team Player”.
Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
US Citizenship or Qualified U.S. Worker, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree: Business, Finance, or another technical field is preferred.
Optics & precision metal, electronics, MRO and Service procurement background is preferred.
Lean Manufacturing experience with ISM credentials preferred.
Strong Negotiator following the “Lowest Total Cost” model is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Management to support Strategic Procurement Strategies and Buying Activities in Mechanical, Optical, Electronics, MRO and Services areas in an SAP Production environment.
Execute strategic procurement work in close alignment with the Category Managers and other Buyers as part of the Jenoptik Optical System Inc. Procurement Team.
Provide a high level of internal customer support to drive material availability targets in support of numerous customer programs.
Define and implement supplier cost reduction activities for defined savings targets.
Lead or support cross-functional material group teams with Engineering, Product Management, Quality and Sales and Operations locally, implementing early involvement of Procurement into the New Product Development.
Manage supplier performance and conduct supplier development activities.
Lead supplier negotiation with key suppliers.
Contribute to the global material group activities.
Implement global digital approaches into the supplier base.
Ensure Procurement is meeting and exceeding goals and objectives.
Plan supplier capacity for direct materials in conjunction with forecast(s) and planning to ensure timely and sufficient supply of materials to support production.
Foster a culture of engagement and cross-functional excitement.
Support the Quality Department on all issues relating to supplier product quality and ensure system is in place to charge costs back to the supplier.
Support Sales quoting efforts for new and existing product (RFQ’s).
Performs all other duties as assigned.