Sourcing & Buyer Coordinator

Stealth Products, LLC•Burnet, TX

80d

About The Position

To support the supply chain by negotiating costs, lead time, and on-time deliveries with suppliers to source raw materials, components, subassemblies, and labor rates while maintaining performance-based metrics for each vendor.

Requirements

Must be a team player, detail-oriented, and honest
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work methods
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
3 years of experience in an inventory and/or warehouse management environment
2 years of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience (Microsoft Navision or similar)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

Nice To Haves

5 years of Microsoft Navision experience
1 year of previous work experience in a medical devices manufacturing environment
1 year of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
Current or previous successful employment experience with Stealth Products (directly, independently or through a third party)

Responsibilities

Provide sourcing depth for all inventory by identifying and qualifying sources for components and assemblies
Maintain and perform supplier qualifications based on performance metrics and continue monitoring the supplier relationship for each vendor through supplier ratings
Create RFQ’s (requests for quotes) & gain approval for procurement of newly sourced materials and product
Negotiate vendor terms & coordinate with procurements and finance to either add or change vendor information or with PDM for existing into ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Institute cost saving measures for current and future sources of items to ensure the most efficient and profitable options available are executed
Provide supplier sourcing information including costs and lead times for in-house vs. outsource design options of new and existing components and subassemblies
Manage inbound transportation tracking for assigned suppliers, providing updates to all teams and coordination of deliveries to Stealth
Assess shipping needs based on material requirements
Provide import logistics for assigned suppliers, including coordinating transportation and pick-ups as needed
Acquire quotes for overseas shipments to provide best pricing and checking of carrier invoices
Establish and maintain standardized vendor lead times
Develop & maintain vendor relationships in best interest for Stealth
Report & develop better delivery & quality for all suppliers by sending out reports & conducting audits as needed
Purchase from Asian suppliers for Stealth custom items (BeneAsia, B2B, Sharp, Viscount, Kunshan, DH Precision)
Participate in quality issues, returns to suppliers for items purchased
Run necessary usages and, reports to provide best scheduling of procured items
Participate in morning production meetings to resolve shortages and provide status
Send all updated drawing, new or revision changes to suppliers
Gather freight quotes air or ocean to determine best method and at best cost for Stealth
Assist with organization and cleaning of work area, keeping aisles and walkways clear at all times
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
Work effectively with all Stealth departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Stealth retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary