Buyer

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Description:
Job Description: Buyer- Adheres to unit and corporate purchasing policies and procedures - Ensures timely delivery of materials - Negotiate with suppliers and prepare recommendation forms - Ensure the suppliers remain in the best in Q, S, T, and P throughout the life of the contract - Complete all requirements of AP to GS hand-off checklist - Issue nomination contract-ensure that the proper people receive copies - Communicate to suppliers, supplier quality requirements/expectations with regard to PPAP approvals, PPM ratings, etc - Develop an in-depth product and process knowledge base about the commodity and supplier base including thorough understanding of the entire value added chain and cost drivers through suppliers workshops/advance discovery days, plant visits, technical reviews, international contracts, benchmarking activity, etc - Develop commodity, system and sourcing strategies for office in coordination with creativity team and production buyer - Accelerate the evaluation and implementation of new technology and viable low cost alternatives - Guard against restrictive requirements that constrain supplier alternatives, low cost solutions and innovation - Quote alternative designs and solutions - Negotiate and leverage lifetime/long term agreements - Initiate/participate in supplier assessment visits with SQA, PEM, DREs, etc. Required Skills/Experience: - Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Intermediate level - Knowledge with Lotus Notes or other email communication tool - Intermediate level - Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally - Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations - Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills - Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues - Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently - Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents - Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased - Position related experience - 3-5 years - Areas of expertise include: Purchasing Required Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses - High School Diploma or GED - Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related Field or equivalent experience WORK HOURS: 7:30AM - 4:00PM Experience: Buyer

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Job Created: Sat Nov 07 2009 04:27:58 AM
Last Modified: Sat Nov 07 2009 04:27:58 AM