Strategic Materials Buyer for Supply Chain & NPI

Career Fair Connection; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Career Fair Connection in Seattle, WA seeks a Buyer to procure designated raw material categories, ensuring cost efficiency and high quality. You will manage the PO lifecycle, monitor inventory, and work with suppliers to resolve quality issues while adhering to regulatory requirements.

You will also drive supplier relationships, analyze data across procurement, production, and distribution, and assist in new product introductions and transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, information systems or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a purchasing function in a distribution or logistics environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards & SAP) preferred.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsabilités

• Participate in Supply Review.
• Efficiently manage the purchase order process from creation to fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to meet production needs.
• Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues promptly.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to align with production schedules and demand while minimizing excess or obsolete stock.
• Adhere to regulations and standards governing procurement, ensuring compliance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Promote ethical sourcing, sustainability, and environmental considerations in procurement decisions.
• Utilize analysis tools to interpret data related to inventory, procurement, production, and distribution.
• Review and manage change requests from Production.
• Set up and maintain system parameters to automate processes and improve results.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Support transfer projects and smooth phase-in of NPI and product transfers.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, information systems or related discipline

Outils

JD Edwards

SAP

Description du poste

Career Fair Connection in Seattle, WA seeks a Buyer to procure designated raw material categories, ensuring cost efficiency and high quality. You will manage the PO lifecycle, monitor inventory, and work with suppliers to resolve quality issues while adhering to regulatory requirements.

You will also drive supplier relationships, analyze data across procurement, production, and distribution, and assist in new product introductions and transfers.