Direct Materials Buyer II/III – Strategic Sourcing

Hamilton Robotics; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Company in Reno, NV is hiring a Buyer II/III Direct Materials to manage direct material purchases for assigned commodities, align with MRP, and work with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

You will negotiate costs, monitor KPI performance, coordinate with accounting and engineering on supplier setup, invoicing, and risk mitigation for single-sourced sources. 5+ years purchasing in manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, Supply chain or related field from a regionally accredited University.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience in managing multiple commodities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with D365 and SAP a plus

Responsibilities

• Negotiate costs, evaluate and maintain inventory to target safety stock levels
• Work with accounting to set up new suppliers
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Proactively manage P.O’s for accuracy including costs and confirmed delivery dates
• Work with engineering and key stakeholders in implement risk mitigation plans for single sourced suppliers
• Proactively resolve production and provide updates to affected groups
• Review assigned NCR’s and process returns to suppliers in a timely manner
• Monitor and report KPI’s with key suppliers and drive improved performance
• Monitor suppliers lead time and update system as required
• Work Closely with NPI Project teams on transfer of products from NPI to production ensuring material coverage thru component lead times
• Maintain strong cross functional relationships and communication with intercompany departments supported by purchasing
• Intercompany purchasing

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

BS/BA degree in Business, Supply chain or related field

Regionally accredited University

Tools

D365

SAP

Job description

Hamilton Company in Reno, NV is hiring a Buyer II/III Direct Materials to manage direct material purchases for assigned commodities, align with MRP, and work with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

You will negotiate costs, monitor KPI performance, coordinate with accounting and engineering on supplier setup, invoicing, and risk mitigation for single-sourced sources. 5+ years purchasing in manufacturing preferred.