Job Title: Buyer	Salary: N/A / Yearly
Location: Richmond, CA	Type: Contractor
Zip Code: 94804

Description:

Overview:

This position is responsible for the purchase and flow of goods and services with a focus on NPI (New Product Introduction). This position will work within the Systems Supply Chain Management organization to identify, qualify and select new supplier sources. This role will work closely with R&D Engineering to evaluate materials and supplier sources in support of new products and production ramp. This role will work closely with engineering to drive robust material and supplier choices that ensure highest degree of availability and quality at the most competitive cost. This role may act as key production buyer or commodity manager for specific items or commodities.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engage w/ R&D engineering to evaluate, select and qualify materials and material suppliers in support of New Product Introduction.

Issue Purchase Orders to Suppliers according to instructions provided for prototyping, first article, miscellaneous material requisitions and ramp production MRP requirements.

Accountable for the on-time delivery of goods and services to warehouses and project sites globally.

Accountable for expediting material as necessary to ensure that changes to delivery schedules are performed accurately and achieve customer schedules.

Drive cost improvements on identified key products and services.

Execute smooth transition to production buyers as necessary.

Produce metrics that reflect operational purchasing performance for the company.

Manage exceptions to workflows and coordinate with team members to continuously improve processes.

Maintain MRP integrity and accuracy; manage vendor and item master files.

Maintain accurate and complete purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures.

Direct purchasing requisitions and purchase orders through proper authorization levels.

Manage and submit task and status report as needed.

Responsible for all data entry and report generation as needed to perform the job.

Provide overall administrative and tactical support for purchasing department as needed.



Education and Experience

3-5 Years purchasing experience as a Buyer for direct materials, either Raw Materials (RMI) or Finished Goods (FGI) supporting production manufacturing or operational environment. Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Technical Discipline (eg. Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering) or equivalent required.



Qualifications

Knowledge & experience in purchasing for high-tech manufacturing and/or construction industries in a global environment.

Familiarity with the purchasing direct materials (e.g. steel, metal fabrication, plastics, chemicals, adhesives and/or packaging materials).

Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.

Knowledge and experience with ISO9000 requirements and their deployment.

Knowledge and experience in the use of Oracle ERP or Microsoft?sGreat Plains Dynamics ERP system is preferred.

Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel required.

Proven track record in cost reduction and supply management.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Fluent in English.

Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members.

Ability to work in a rapid pace, very dynamic and changing environment

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