Senior Buyer 2 - Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Excellence

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Buyer 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role focuses on managing semi-complex procurement and driving supplier performance to meet world-class QCDS standards.

You will develop supplier partnerships, negotiate cost proposals, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Marketing to source new supply for new product development. Strong MRPII/MPS knowledge and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal, written, negotiating and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Motivated self-starter with high ethics.
• Knowledge of MRPII/MPS processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier development in areas of supplier partnering agreements and QCDS.
• Develop and negotiate RFQ/RFI proposals.
• Plan, order and deliver components, products and services ensuring on-time delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Buyer 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role focuses on managing semi-complex procurement and driving supplier performance to meet world-class QCDS standards.

You will develop supplier partnerships, negotiate cost proposals, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Marketing to source new supply for new product development. Strong MRPII/MPS knowledge and MS Office skills are required.