Strategic Supply Chain Buyer: Cost Reduction & Sourcing

AMAX; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Job summary

AMAX in Fremont, CA is seeking a proactive Sourcing Specialist to manage lead times, purchases, and rescheduling of shipments based on customer forecasts and project requirements. You will source, negotiate, and purchase goods following established policies and contribute input into sourcing strategies.

The role includes participating in supplier contracts, driving cost reduction programs, and leading projects across multiple phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Excel with VLOOKUP, PivotTables and formulas.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Collaborative team player with ability to execute projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage lead time, purchases, pulls in and rescheduling of shipments based on customer’s forecast and project requirements.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase goods for AMAX following established policies and procedures
• Providing input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Participating, reviewing, negotiating and monitoring the suppliers contracts
• Conducts various phases of formal cost reduction programs and follow through as appropriate.
• Pursues projects and solves problems of very broad and significant importance, scope, and/or complexity.
• Undertakes and executes studies and projects related to new products or processes; analyzes findings and recommends accordingly.
• On approved projects, participates in operations planning and layout and follows through during installation.
• Conducts or participates in statistical process studies to determine the extent and cause of process variation.
• Develop estimated costs to manufacture special items requested by Marketing or customers.
• Determine the method of fabrication for special orders.
• Develop estimated costs and processing sheets for special production orders.
• Update specials program and other duties as required.

Skills

Excel proficient

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

AMAX in Fremont, CA is seeking a proactive Sourcing Specialist to manage lead times, purchases, and rescheduling of shipments based on customer forecasts and project requirements. You will source, negotiate, and purchase goods following established policies and contribute input into sourcing strategies.

The role includes participating in supplier contracts, driving cost reduction programs, and leading projects across multiple phases.