Sr. Buyer

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

3d

About The Position

Primary Function of Position The Sr. Buyer is accountable for procuring materials, components, and equipment in help of new product introduction (NPI). Gathers quotations, knows about key supplier capabilities and matches those capabilities to new designs and project schedules. Tracks and updates orders, delivery commitments and inventory receipts both inside and outside of MRP. Insures adequate supply in place for production ramp-up of new products. Works in partnership with Strategic Sourcing to ensure the appropriate supplier strategy is utilized for new product release and scale up to production. Establish material requirements from engineering, new product build schedules, and maintains inventory at planned levels. Evaluates supplier reliability and works with Supplier Development Engineering and Strategic Sourcing to develop new supply sources as needed. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned new products and projects. Insures materials availability for production release in time to meet project schedules. Works as a key member of a high performance team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management of which a minimum with specific expertise in new product introduction (NPI), R&D and/or engineering environments.
• Minimum 4 year degree in business, mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• Significant computer experience using Windows, MS Office skills, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, Charts, and filtering) and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP and Agile.
• Experience working with engineers and manufacturing resources for prototype parts procurement, pilot activities and production launch of new products.
• Experience with and a functional expertise of the manufacturing processes utilized by the suppliers of mechanical components (precision machining, sheet metal, plastic injection molding and other plastics processes, etc), contract manufacturing, OEM, cables, PCA, etc.
• ECO implementation experience required.
• Ability to move across the factory, move materials, raise packages up to 35 lbs., and read and have a basic knowledge of engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to enjoy and work effectively in a fast paced, chaotic environment of constant change.
• Ability to manage change quickly and gracefully.
• Familiar with project management techniques for new product introduction.
• Familiarity with contract and cost negotiation techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills a must.
• Ability to communicate at both high (strategic) and detailed (tactical) levels and the ability to know when one or the other is appropriate.
• Diplomacy and “grace under fire” is nice to have.
• Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to proactively follow-up on areas of responsibility in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform repetitive computer data entry and place phone calls for 50+% of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Uses developed forecasts and proper planning techniques to ensure that optimal inventory levels are available to meet engineering and production ramp up requirements.
• Applies extensive new product introduction/R&D purchasing experience to minimize material run times and insure on time delivery of material to help NPI project schedules.
• Works with engineering to assist suppliers in developing efficient fabrication processes.
• Identifies second sources for critical components as necessary.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of current systems and processes.
• Works with Strategic Sourcing to identify and qualify new supplier resources.
• Identifies potential supplier capacity issues and works in conjunction with Strategic Sourcing to resolve these issues and insure no impact to project schedules.
• Creates, updates, and publishes project material cost models.
• Quickly and proactively, resolves and/or escalates issues related to delivery, supplier performance, quality or cost.
• Insures and maintains accuracy of all applicable reports, purchase orders, component item master information, etc.
• Work with engineering and production control to insure BOMs are accurate and will function in a production environment.
• Provides direction and/or effectively delegate critical tasks as needed.
• Be a functional, productive member of a high performance team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level