Strategic Buyer I: Supplier QCDS & On-Time Delivery

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. seeks a full-time Buyer 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will manage the acquisition of assigned commodities and products while driving supplier performance and on-time delivery across the organization.

In this role you will work with Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to source new supplies for product development. ISO9000/QS9000 processes awareness and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal, written, negotiating, analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of MRPII/MPS process and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CPIM or CPM certification and electronics purchasing experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance to meet world-class levels in supplier QCDS.
• Manage supplier development and partnering agreements.
• Plan, order, and ensure on-time delivery of components and services.
• Monitor inventory levels to maximize turns and minimize obsolescence.
• Review and negotiate procurement contracts in support of MPS.
• Prepare cost/price analyses for supplier agreements and projects.
• Maintain inventory costing records (PPV, scrap, rework).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Marketing on sourcing for new products.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

MRPII/MPS process knowledge

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

CPIM or CPM certification

Electronics manufacturing or repair purchasing experience (desirable)

Tools

MRPII/MPS tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Garmin Ltd. seeks a full-time Buyer 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will manage the acquisition of assigned commodities and products while driving supplier performance and on-time delivery across the organization.

In this role you will work with Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to source new supplies for product development. ISO9000/QS9000 processes awareness and strong MS Office skills are required.