Sr. Buyer/Planner - Components

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

32d

About The Position

Under general direction, the Senior Buyer/Planner at Super Micro Computer, Inc. plans and coordinates the purchasing functions of the technological division; coordinate the work of the buyers, purchases high quality supplies, materials and equipments in accordance with informal and formal bidding procedures; prepare specifications and contracts for services/supplies. If you are dedicated, energetic and detail-oriented, this could be the perfect role for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, material management, manufacturing or similar discipline preferred
Minimum of 8 years materials management, procurement and supply chain experience preferred
Must have proven track record of customer focus and support of internal and external customer requirements
Strong ability to manage through operational changes in process, environment and resources
Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to work on multiple priorities at once
Ability to identify opportunities to increase accuracy and optimize resources develop/recommend/implement solutions
Ability to grasp and understand overall business processes while being able to perform and validate the processes at the detail level
Proven ability to resolve problems independently and take appropriate action in a timely manner
Proficient in Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Quickly learns and achieves proficiency in new software applications as needed
Strong interpersonal skills
Fluent written and verbal communication in English is required

Responsibilities

Plan and purchase material requirements and ensure flow of materials for ongoing production as well as for new products in development
Prepare, review, place department purchasing requisitions
Manage entire cycle of purchase order as well as to ensure vendors receive the orders
Maintain computerized purchasing records and paper filing
Monitor progress against plan through regular reporting for on-time delivery, warehouse and assembly productivity, backlog, inventory accuracy, vendor performance
Monitor and resolve production material shortages
Manage supply chain partners including qualification of new suppliers, compliance with company sustainability policy, and ensuring delivery and quality performance targets are achieved
Seek, partner and maintain relationships with reliable outside vendors and suppliers to manage purchase order based on demand
Responsible and accountable for physical inventory control and accuracy
Ensure regular auditing and root cause analysis to drive continual improvement and to document/implement corrective and preventative actions where needed
Collaborate with department heads to generate weekly sales forecast