Senior Buyer

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PowerSecure, Inc. seeks a Senior Buyer to support strategies for supply assurance, pricing, and delivery performance across electronics commodities. The role emphasizes data-driven supplier performance analysis and KPI reporting to the Director of Purchasing.

Responsibilities include managing risk, optimizing stock, and collaborating with suppliers to stabilize the supply chain while maintaining flexibility in a hybrid work environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Manage value and mitigate risk for commodities while running an effective sourcing campaign.
• 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 the supply chain is as stable as possible.
• Track and report KPI’s to Director of Purchasing: Inventory on hand vs on order, PPV, wins/losses, inbound freight analysis.
• Support and enforce Corrective Action process and issue CARs for process improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Supplier communication

KPI reporting

Sourcing strategy

Self-starter

Herramientas

MS Excel

KanBan

VMI

Descripción del empleo

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Senior Buyer

Locations

• Manufacturing & Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO003454

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.
• 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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