Senior Buyer

Mississippi Power Co; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure in Durham, NC seeks a seasoned procurement professional to develop and manage strategies for supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance across critical commodities.

You will lead supplier relations, analyze usage and KPI data, run sourcing campaigns, and drive cost reductions while ensuring supply reliability and cross-functional alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a related role including electronics manufacturing experience and ordering commodities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Extremely proficient in measuring data related to Supplier Performance.
• Strong understanding of terms, supply strategy, KanBan, VMI, Safety Stock etc.
• Individual must be an organized, open-minded & motivated self-starter.
• Expert communication skills to support pleasant interactions with Suppliers and a multi-layered workforce.
• Ability to report findings and KPI’s to Purchasing Manager
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity.

Responsibilities

• Manage value and mitigate risk for commodities (i.e. copper, gold, oil and off-the shelf stock items) while running an effective sourcing campaign. Use a systematic and analytical approach to measure the usage cycle for any specific group of items (EAU). Initial Benchmarks: Reduce stockouts, increase blanket orders with scheduled JIT deliveries at lower negotiated prices.
• Review how the company buys and the patterns of purchasing commodities, then ascertain the market forces that apply to the commodity.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure that the supply chain is as stable as possible, so that there is no risk of the supply chain breaking down.
• Track and report KPI’s to Director of Purchasing: Inventory $’s On Hand vs On Order/Incoming PO’s, PPV, Meet Comp Wins/Losses, Inbound Freight Analysis etc.
• Support and enforce Corrective Action process and issue CARs where necessary to support process improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Data measurement

MS Excel

KPI reporting

Supplier relations

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

This individual will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• 6+ years’ experience in related role including electronics manufacturing experience and ordering commodities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Extremely proficient in measuring data related to Supplier Performance.
• Strong understanding of terms, supply strategy, KanBan, VMI, Safety Stock etc.
• Individual must be an organized, open-minded & motivated self-starter.
• Expert communication skills to support pleasant interactions with Suppliers and a multi-layered workforce.
• Ability to report findings and KPI’s to Purchasing Manager
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage value and mitigate risk for commodities (i.e. copper, gold, oil and off-the shelf stock items) while running an effective sourcing campaign. Use a systematic and analytical approach to measure the usage cycle for any specific group of items (EAU). Initial Benchmarks: Reduce stockouts, increase blanket orders with scheduled JIT deliveries at lower negotiated prices.
• Review how the company buys and the patterns of purchasing commodities, then ascertain the market forces that apply to the commodity.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure that the supply chain is as stable as possible, so that there is no risk of the supply chain breaking down.
• Track and report KPI’s to Director of Purchasing: Inventory $’s On Hand vs On Order/Incoming PO’s, PPV, Meet Comp Wins/Losses, Inbound Freight Analysis etc.
• Support and enforce Corrective Action process and issue CARs where necessary to support process improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• This position is [hybrid, on-site].
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones (Central/Eastern/Mountain/Pacific), if necessary.
• Be flexible for after-hours tasks, as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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