Supply Chain - Buyer

Purpose of the Job

• The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for sourcing and procuring components needed to fill customer demand, negotiating fair pricing, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Reports to: Sr. Supply Chain Manager or Director of Supply Chain

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop & build relationships as the main point of contact for daily business execution with suppliers.
• Sourcing and placing vendor purchase orders to fill customer POs
• Monitoring PO delivery and expediting where necessary
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
• Maintain data integrity for procurement activities
• Monitoring overall supplier performance, providing feedback, and jointly creating action plans with the suppliers
• Support Strategic Business Reviews with suppliers
• Work closely with customer service, sales, and strategic alliance groups to understand customer demand and requirements
• Analyze demand and recommend strategic purchases when beneficial
• Recommend and support/lead improvements to optimize the overall process and drive greater efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 1-3 years related experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Analytical mind with business acumen
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written