Technical Buyer II

Plasma-Therm•St. Petersburg, FL

13d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Experience with Machine to Print and Fabricated Components Required
Minimum five (5) years of closely related purchasing experience
Proficient in MRP systems and computer-based programs such as Excel, Word, Project, etc.
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 system MRP data for reporting and tracking purposes
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally as required
Ability to effectively negotiate terms of sale to meet schedule and pricing objectives

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related discipline is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and issues POs (purchase orders) on complex or specialized parts to support production schedules and departmental requirements.
Liaison with Engineering and Design groups on product specifications
Prepares and issues RFQs (Request for Quote) and inputs information received into MRP system for the purpose of using price quantity breaks and determining secondary sourcing
Places orders, selects most appropriate sources of supply, gives full weight to competitive quotations, delivery schedules, and vendor quality
Seeks out and qualifies new vendors to support the supply chain and mitigate single source supply risks.
Contacts vendors regarding adjustments, incorrect material, or delivery problems.
Coordinates corrective actions
Maintains working knowledge of product lines and applications
Develops and maintains effective vendor relations
Assists in evaluating vendor reliability by reporting vendor quality, dependability, and price performance.
Be proficient in the vendor qualification process
Mentors less experienced buyers
Understands, assess and evaluates all daily, weekly and monthly standard metrics (KPIs) reported by the Supply Chain group
Performs other duties as assigned
It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC