Senior Buyer

EPC POWER CORP.•Poway, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Buyer, you will work in the Purchasing Department with all aspects of procurement of materials and/or services. You will be working with a diverse team of dedicated, creative and technical forces behind the design and development of new power conversion systems. By being a part of our team, you will help us take our ideas from conception to reality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the Supply Chain field or related area with a minimum of 5 - 10 years of sourcing experience
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to read and understand BOMs and drawings
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of key inventory performance drivers and metrics
Proficiency with Excel including macros, pivot tables, and advanced formulas
Ability to interact with a diverse team at all organization levels

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic components and/or PCBA’s preferred
Experience in project management, lean, and continuous improvement environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Suppliers in all aspects of Supply Chain including quality, on time delivery, scheduling, inventory management, and contract negotiation
Create, process, and approve purchase orders accurately in the ERP system
Prioritize and coordinate inventory items, track supplier deviations, monitor and document supplier quality issues as necessary
Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance
Negotiate with suppliers and find ways to reduce costs without jeopardizing the quality and delivery of the components
Monitors inventory position against sales forecast and customer orders to maintain acceptable safety stock levels
Manage Purchasing Key Performance Indicators
Resolve billing and logistical issues while communicating effectively in a professional manner
Lead vendor meetings
Responsible for various reporting and follow up including: Open Purchase Orders, Late Purchase Orders, Delivery Schedules, Inventory Coverage, and Supplier On Time Performance
Propose continuous improvement changes and processes when required
Work individually, and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned