Buyer

**BUYER****Responsibilities**- Support Launch teams through supply Chain Planning development- Plan for Every Part (PFEP), purchasing loop- Support warehouse set up and space planning- Interface with sourcing, production control, and logistics- Planning in order to balance supply demand and inventory requirements- Develop Sourcing Recommendations with supporting rationale and documentation- Identify and implement cost savings through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, business resourcing, and other purchasing methods- Participate as an extended member of the Purchasing Commodity Team regarding commodity strategy, minority business strategy, supplier consolidation, and cost savings- Support manufacturing operations and quality department with supplier issue resolution- Administrate Purchase Orders/PO release and Vendor Master information and lead times in the ERP system- Support Suppliers and Account Payables in invoice resolution- Comply with purchasing policies/procedures, as well as legal/ethical obligations- Manage issues involving materials, risk, and terms for resolution and/or escalation**Qualifications**- 4 year degree with a Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Materials- Ability to analyze complex data, identify and execute savings opportunities, implement sourcing strategies, and quickly execute tasks to realize benefits- Ability to multi-task multiple categories & projects. Ability to coordinate strategies/activities across multiple business functions- Financial & quantitative analysis experience a plus.- Problem solving skills essential- Verbal and written skills - ability to communicate to all levels of management required- Good negotiation and problem solving skills. Adept at dealing with situations involving conflict, and able to facilitate constructive resolution- Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs.- Organized and capable of dealing with high volume of interactions with a broad cross-section of the company- Able to effectively prioritize multiple priorities- Experience in a manufacturing environment required and leanThis team is responsible for the purchasing function of the organization. They focuse on longer-term strategic resource needs, allocations and results and develop and implement strategies and policies that help the organization obtain necessary products and services while minimizing costs. They establish/maintain a global sourcing strategy that ensure a consistent supply of goods and services. They develop/administer criteria to be used during vendor evaluation and selection.**BUYER****Responsibilities**- Support Launch teams through supply Chain Planning development- Plan for Every Part (PFEP), purchasing loop- Support warehouse set up and space planning- Interface with sourcing, production control, and logistics- Planning in order to balance supply demand and inventory requirements- Develop Sourcing Recommendations with supporting rationale and documentation- Identify and implement cost savings through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, business resourcing, and other purchasing methods- Participate as an extended member of the Purchasing Commodity Team regarding commodity strategy, minority business strategy, supplier consolidation, and cost savings- Support manufacturing operations and quality department with supplier issue resolution- Administrate Purchase Orders/PO release and Vendor Master information and lead times in the ERP system- Support Suppliers and Account Payables in invoice resolution- Comply with purchasing policies/procedures, as well as legal/ethical obligations- Manage issues involving materials, risk, and terms for resolution and/or escalation**Qualifications**- 4 year degree with a Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Materials- Ability to analyze complex data, identify and execute savings opportunities, implement sourcing strategies, and quickly execute tasks to realize benefits- Ability to multi-task multiple categories & projects. Ability to coordinate strategies/activities across multiple business functions- Financial & quantitative analysis experience a plus.- Problem solving skills essential- Verbal and written skills - ability to communicate to all levels of management required- Good negotiation and problem solving skills. Adept at dealing with situations involving conflict, and able to facilitate constructive resolution- Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs.- Organized and capable of dealing with high volume of interactions with a broad cross-section of the company- Able to effectively prioritize multiple priorities- Experience in a manufacturing environment required and lean