Senior Buyer (52169)

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC•Milpitas, CA

40d•$92,930 - $136,662•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Purchasing, the Sr. Buyer is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and processing approved purchase requisitions for goods or services, including entering and updating purchase order information in PeopleSoft or similar Enterprise Resource Program (ERP), requesting, reviewing, and processing quotes from approved vendors or suppliers, updating and maintaining the approved vendor database, and performing cost analysis (make- versus-buy) or researching alternate sourcing as needed. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance and/or equivalent relevant experience
Five years of experience working in supply chain, commodities, or procurement in a manufacturing environment
Experience using an ERP system such as PeopleSoft or SAP
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge of the purchasing principles and practices, including reviewing and approving purchase requisitions, vendor/supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives
Knowledge and ability to use an ERP application such as PeopleSoft or SAP to enter, modify, and track approved purchase requisitions
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
Able to communicate effectively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management both verbally and in writing
Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
Flexible and able to prioritize

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and processes approved purchase requisitions for goods or services in Company ERP application such as PeopleSoft or SAP
Requests, reviews, and processes quotes from approved vendors or suppliers
Research new vendors or suppliers as needed to ensure standards for quality, performance, price, and on-time delivery are met consistently
Maintains and updates approved vendor/supplier list as needed
Monitors Purchase Price Variance (PPV) to ensure lowest cost/price; negotiates with vendors or suppliers over time to reduce cost; secures alternate sources as needed
Monitors and tracks overdue or delinquent orders; escalates issues as necessary in order to maintain delivery schedule
Responds to requests for information or reports from departments or employees
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level