Technical Buyer Position SummaryProcures engineered materials and products, manages relationships with suppliers, and assists with the development of procurement strategy to meet production schedules and cost-saving goals. Technical Buyer Major Duties and Responsibilities
Purchases approved engineered materials and products to meet MRP-generated requirements or purchase requisitions
Analyzes the MRP Order Action Report on a daily basis in order to determine requirements and uses this to make quantity buy decisions while also considering cost, forecasts, and other inputs as needed.
Maintains the integrity of information in the system by ensuring all materials purchased have the correct cost, lead time, manufacturer's part number, safety stock levels, and any other applicable information.
Makes any changes to the system as directed by the Materials Manager and maintains accurate delivery dates in the system for all purchased materials
Expedites materials as required by analyzing past due purchase orders and seeks manager approval for any additional costs that may be incurred as a result of the expediting activity
Assists the Materials Manager in the RFQ process for annual purchasing agreements and assists in the negotiation process
Works directly with Engineering on new designs, recommends which suppliers to use based on the complexity of the design and overall expected volumes, and acts as the interface with suppliers
Creates and updates reports as needed by the Materials Manager
Coordinates the qualification of new vendors
Maintains the purchase order files and file storage
Assists in the resolution of accounting discrepancies
Arranges the return of rejected material
All other duties assigned
Technical Buyer Qualifications and Experience Requirements
2 – 4 (two to four) years of buying experience, specifically with contract manufacturers of printed wiring assemblies, custom fabricated sheet metal, and custom-designed electrical components (such as custom transformers and inductors).
Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
Ability to read and understand source control drawings and mechanical drawings
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and with inter-company personnel and suppliers
Must possess good organizational skills and be able to handle multiple tasks in a high-stress/deadline environment
Must be computer proficient, with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must have a working knowledge of MRP systems
Ability to work overtime during peak workload conditions
Must maintain attention to detail and follow through on all work
Should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Must be a US Citizen or possess Permanent Legal Resident status
Technical Buyer Education Must have completed a two-year associate degree or have equivalent experience and certifications Technical Buyer Physical Requirements Must be able to see, hear, file, sit, and keyboard for hours consecutively and speak, understand, and write English.
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