Senior Technical Buyer

COLUMBIA MACHINE INC•Vancouver, WA

1d•$70,040 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Parts, Equipment, and Materials and uses advanced technical background to provide engineering solutions for purchased part problems by responding to engineering and manufacturing needs, identifying suppliers, arranging delivery and planning material requirements. The Senior Technical Buyer is responsible for the procurement of complex materials, components, and services required for manufacturing and engineering projects. This role involves collaborating closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure that technical specifications and project timelines are met while optimizing costs and maintaining supplier relationships.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
5 years of professional experience
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
Infor M3 (ERP)
(Engineering focused) with an in-depth knowledge of Columbia parts and equipment.
Project/Process Management
Active Listening
Decision-Making Sills
Written and Oral Communication
Attention to detail
Interpersonal communication and Trust-Building
Proficiency in procurement software
Analytical and Problem-Solving (Creative Problem Solver)
Mechanical/Technical skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
Strong technical aptitude
Has the ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables with a high attention to detail.
Ability to think through issues and ideas to create the simplest solution.
High motivated self-starter.
Creative problem solver

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training preferred
Associate’s degree or vocational or technical school degree preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related preferred
Current APICS or ISM Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides engineering solutions for purchased part issues
Assumes the lead role with respect to all technical purchasing decisions.
Leads, plans and manages purchased parts in on-site Vendor Stores.
Creates solutions to submit to engineering for issues or improvements relating to purchased part applications driven by supplier or manufacturer issues, cost reduction requirements, part availability or other purchasing issues.
Source and procure complex materials, components, and services that meet technical specifications and quality standards.
Interfaces with supplier, purchasing, and engineering as a team to create solutions to engineering issues.
Drives engineering on standardization of purchased parts supplier sourcing and brand selection across company divisions.
Reveal additional costs related to new part selections such as freight, import duties, fees, etc.
Analyze and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure accurate procurement.
Interfaces with Columbia's external customers through Columbia's Parts and Service departments to resolve purchased part issues with input from Engineering.
Maintains item master for purchasing parts, equipment, and materials
Directs engineering on standards to be maintained for item master in the Infor M3, Movex, Vault environment across all divisions in the company.
Monitors data entry and follows up on standards violations regarding item master issues.
Builds supplier relationships
Maintains regular contact with suppliers and prepares and submits purchase orders.
Follows procedures to verify cost, delivery, quality, and inventory balance.
Address defective equipment or materials with vendors and resolve disputes.
Conduct cost analysis and develop strategies to reduce procurement costs while maintaining product quality and reliability.
Maintains on time delivery of purchasing operations
Manages inventory turnover by determining maximum and minimum inventory levels and reorder quantities.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and components, proactively addressing any potential delays.
Supports internal and external customer service
Understands and documents internal and external customer needs and expectations
Communicates to appropriate team(s) when an expectation will not be met
Contributes to the continuous improvement effort
Documents processes and procedures, eliminates non-value-added activities, and participates in weekly CI team meetings.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for cost savings through alternative sourcing or design modifications.
Monitor market trends and price fluctuations to make informed purchasing decisions.
Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in technical procurement.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge
Establishes personal networks, participates in professional societies, attends professional workshops and reviews publications
Contributes to team effort
Willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes other duties as assigned