Sr Strategic Buyer
About The Position
Intervala is a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, delivering high-quality, complex printed circuit board assemblies, cable and harness assemblies, and electromechanical systems. We partner with customers in diverse industries—including industrial, medical, transportation, and defense—to bring innovative products to life. At Intervala, we combine advanced technology, engineering expertise, and a collaborative culture to ensure reliability, flexibility, and exceptional customer service. Sr Strategic Buyer Job Summary & Essential Functions Procure products within assigned planner codes in a timely and cost-effective manner. Maintain, build, and develop supplier relations.
Requirements
- Intermediate knowledge of the laws of purchasing
- Intermediate MRP skills
- Ability to understand industry commodity trends
- Intermediate level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce quality results
- Strong math and computational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate in all forms with others inside and outside the organization
- Ability to negotiate professionally
- Ability to problem solve issues involving multiple variables and limited standardization
- Ability to multitask effectively and adapt within a rapidly changing environment
- Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Minimum 7 years of progressive relevant job experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Procure products within assigned commodity areas in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers
- Review daily MRP exception messages, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action
- Resolve material price variances
- Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval
- Ensure timely delivery of products to support production needs
- Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current
- Develop new/better/alternate sources of supply to reduce the supplier base
- Use knowledge of technical requirements and market conditions to negotiate best price
- Administer purchase agreements dealing with confidential and proprietary information
- Negotiate best value with suppliers; perform materials quotation for prices and delivery
- Perform Quarterly Business Review (QBRs) with key suppliers as required
- Participate in production meetings to review supplier requirements.
- Evaluate and provide performance data to existing suppliers, including quality and on-time delivery
- Provide training and guidance to new and lower-level buyers on all aspects of purchasing
- Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members
Benefits
- Competitive pay and great benefits— including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
- Be part of a company that’s growing, changing, and full of new opportunities
- A supportive, team-focused culture where your ideas matter
- Meaningful work that impacts industries making a difference in the world
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
