Copy of Technical Buyer II

Plasma-Therm LLC•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

As a Technical Buyer, you will procure materials, component parts, equipment, and services to support Manufacturing and Customer Service requirements. Experience buying build-to-print products is critical. The role includes purchasing complex or specialized parts, coordinating with Engineering and Design on product specifications, managing supplier relationships and performance, and supporting supply-chain metrics. The position may require domestic and international travel up to 20%. The normal work environment includes a business office, manufacturing operation, clean room facility, stockroom, and machine shop support areas.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum five years of closely related purchasing experience.
Experience with machine-to-print and fabricated components required.
Proficiency with MRP systems and computer-based programs such as Excel, Word, and Project.
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, or other technical material.
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and customers.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to access and manipulate MRP system data for reporting and tracking.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to negotiate terms of sale effectively to meet schedule and pricing objectives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or another related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue purchase orders for complex or specialized parts to support production schedules and departmental requirements.
Liaise with Engineering and Design groups regarding product specifications.
Prepare and issue requests for quotation and enter received information into the MRP system to use price-quantity breaks and determine secondary sourcing.
Place orders and select appropriate sources of supply, considering competitive quotations, delivery schedules, and vendor quality.
Identify and qualify new vendors to support the supply chain and mitigate single-source supply risks.
Contact vendors about adjustments, incorrect material, or delivery problems, and coordinate corrective actions.
Maintain working knowledge of product lines and applications.
Develop and maintain effective vendor relations.
Assist in evaluating vendor reliability by reporting vendor quality, dependability, and price performance, and be proficient in the vendor qualification process.
Mentor less experienced buyers.
Understand, assess, and evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly standard Supply Chain group metrics (KPIs).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be aware of and adhere to applicable Safety & Health, Quality, and Environmental processes.