Senior Buyer

Danaher • San Jose, CA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing Kanban ordering process, this is also a broad-based role incorporating supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, inventory management, new product introduction, and general problem solving. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team located in San Jose and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Support complex Electro/Mechanical supply chain and inventory management system Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs Identify and execute of inventory reduction / cost reduction projects Be a champion for material processes. Promote problem solving around On Time Delivery misses daily, work to implement effective countermeasures, negotiate with Suppliers, and provide feedback to affected parties on delivery challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 2+ years' experience
• Purchasing and working with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., KANBAN, MRP, Oracle or similar inventory system, plus Advanced skills in Microsoft Products)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication across teams and upwards through the organization
• Proven track record to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments

Responsibilities

• Managing Kanban ordering process
• Supplier communications
• Negotiation
• Document preparation
• Records management
• Financial administration
• Inventory management
• New product introduction
• General problem solving
• Support complex Electro/Mechanical supply chain and inventory management system
• Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs
• Identify and execute of inventory reduction / cost reduction projects
• Promote problem solving around On Time Delivery misses daily
• Work to implement effective countermeasures
• Negotiate with Suppliers
• Provide feedback to affected parties on delivery challenges

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior