Tactical Buyer

The Tactical Buyer is expected to be fast-paced, data-driven, and communicative with all internal and external stakeholders as necessary. He or she must be methodical in developing action plans, managing on-site deliveries to our various projects, and interacting with our suppliers and internal customers. We are looking for someone who can pivot quickly and strives for continuous improvement.

Arranges timely delivery of supplies and materials and expedites as necessary. Effectively manage supply programs to meet lead times, as well as delivery dates for projects.

Procure and manage material to meet quality, delivery, inventory and price targets (use SAP).

Own daily working relationships with suppliers, category leaders and project leaders within the Project Procurement Team.

Effectively communicate with and engage all levels of the organization as well as key suppliers and customers.

Asses demand and place purchase orders for Project purchases, which are third party supplier material that is not part of a Bill of Material.

Review incoming orders, verify ship dates, and communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates.

Maintain material master data on assigned part numbers in SAP.

Act as the point of contact with suppliers.

Support supplier quality and supplier development activities, including monitoring and improving delivery reliability and lead time reduction.

Support escalation process with suppliers based on scorecards, etc.

Resolve semi-complex delivery, quality or other related problems with invoices or purchases.

Other duties as assigned.

**What we are looking for**:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business.

Demonstrates good grasp of knowledge of the field.

Successfully applies knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular area/specialization.

2 to 5 years of experience in purchasing. Manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge of SAP and EDI transmission of the procure-to-pay process desired

Ability to communicate and build relationships both internally, across all functional organization and externally with supplies and customers.

Lean and Continuous Improvement strategy strongly preferred, but not required.

Conversational English.