Buyer Iii

TE Connectivity's Purchasing Teams are responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment and services, gather quotations, examine bids, and award contracts. They perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities, evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where required. They coordinate purchasing activities with the manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. They also look for and recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria as well as develop specifications for new contract orders.

**What your background should look like**:
**Responsibilities and authority**
- Strong understanding of ERP System (SAP) in modules such as: Purchasing, PP, WM, etc.
- Review and release material purchase orders (Raw Material, Semi-Finished and/or manufactured parts) to cover requirements and support customer demand, maintaining Inventory levels within target.
- Review and Execute exception codes (messages) in system (example: 10, 15 and 20) for planned purchase orders or pending approvals, since they indicate a situation (Purchase Orders Placement, Changes and/or Cancellations) that need an action to prevent Inventory Excess, Material Shortages, etc.
- Follow the appropriate escalation process to communicate on time any situation that could put in risk the normal performance of the business.
- Track Shipments from supplier thru receiving, coordinating with logistics, customs, cross-dock, GLOG warehouse and receiving inspection to ensure on-time delivery.
- Monthly Review of Materials excess and obsolescence and follow procedure for proper disposition.
- Analysis of safety stock levels to meet the changing sales trends / customer demand changes.
- Identify areas of improvement and implement preventive and corrective actions in the supply chain area.
- Work closely with purchasing team to improve supplier’s performance.
- Review and maintain related parameters for part numbers assigned.
- More activities can be assigned by supervisor or manager as they are required to comply with the job role.
- Aid VSM and Materials Manager in achievement of performance targets, including delivery (STR), inventory value, and cost avoidance/cost reduction.
- Serve as cross functional liaison to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Negotiate with international suppliers
- Consider previously authorized suppliers by Strategic Sourcing Team respecting the Supplier Requirements for Product Environmental Compliance

**Education**: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related engineering discipline. Or Equivalent.
- Proffesional Experience:

- 3 years of experience desired
- Experience working in automotive plants.

**Knowledges and skills**:

- Understanding of Lean Concepts (Standard Work, Visual Management, KanBan, 5S, etc.) through PDCA.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Expertise in Computer skills (SAP R/3, MS Excel, Power Point, and Word).
- Strong Knowledge of SAP - Coaching
- Strong analytical and organization skills.
- Trained in APICS CPIM modules is preferred
- Internal training in soft skills
- Strong Negotiation Skills with Suppliers
- Knowledge applicable to the position in IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

**Competencies**:

- Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation