Senior Buyer

Garmin International•Miramar, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Buyer in our Miramar, FL location. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing the acquisition, execution, and life-cycle of complex products/services. Essential Functions Drive performance to meet world-class levels in supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service (QCDS) while consistently demonstrating exemplary customer service with suppliers and internal customers Understand the various needs, strategies, and objectives of internal customers and provide supply-chain leadership among associates and suppliers Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Commodity Teams to develop new sources of supply in support of products Support other Garmin sites, as requested, in supply development and management of assigned commodities Provide excellent customer service by fostering open communication among Garmin teams and associates, act as liaison with suppliers, and develop and manage supplier relationships Manage the planning, ordering and delivery of various components, products and services to ensure on-time delivery across all levels of the organization Closely monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities and products to maximize inventory turns and minimize exposure to obsolescence Review, analyze, develop and negotiate multiple procurement contracts in support of Garmin's Master Production Schedule (MPS) Prepare cost price analysis for various supplier agreements and projects Review and compile inventory costing records, such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV), scrap and rework costs Participate in audits performed by Garmin customers or government officials and coordinate data and information required for audit Knowledge of department processes/procedures, work instructions and training requirements for Purchasing Department in support of ISO9000/QS9000, environmental programs, international trade compliance, ITAR, and FAA requirements for supply management Continued improvement to ensure departmental goals and metrics are met Mentor assigned procurement personnel in support of departmental training, work instructions, processes, and procedures and support all procurement activities as assigned during absence of peers or management

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work across functional/organizational lines with uncompromising ethics
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment with strong negotiating/analytical skills
Must possess demonstrated knowledgeable of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to asses supplier capabilities
Demonstrated proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must possess previous technical knowledge in assigned commodities
Must possess strong knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to asses supplier capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience in an electronics or discrete manufacturing environment
Master's Degree
Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Experience in dealing with government compliance of supply programs, such as FAA compliance
Previous supervisory or team facilitator experience

Responsibilities

Drive performance to meet world-class levels in supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service (QCDS)
Understand the various needs, strategies, and objectives of internal customers
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Commodity Teams to develop new sources of supply in support of products
Support other Garmin sites, as requested, in supply development and management of assigned commodities
Provide excellent customer service by fostering open communication among Garmin teams and associates, act as liaison with suppliers, and develop and manage supplier relationships
Manage the planning, ordering and delivery of various components, products and services to ensure on-time delivery across all levels of the organization
Closely monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities and products to maximize inventory turns and minimize exposure to obsolescence
Review, analyze, develop and negotiate multiple procurement contracts in support of Garmin's Master Production Schedule (MPS)
Prepare cost price analysis for various supplier agreements and projects
Review and compile inventory costing records, such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV), scrap and rework costs
Participate in audits performed by Garmin customers or government officials and coordinate data and information required for audit
Knowledge of department processes/procedures, work instructions and training requirements for Purchasing Department in support of ISO9000/QS9000, environmental programs, international trade compliance, ITAR, and FAA requirements for supply management
Continued improvement to ensure departmental goals and metrics are met
Mentor assigned procurement personnel in support of departmental training, work instructions, processes, and procedures and support all procurement activities as assigned during absence of peers or management