Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Senior Buyer/ Procurement Specialist - 
Full-Time on-site 5 days per week
Location:   West Palm Beach, FL

Summary of Position

This position will provide support to the Purchasing Manager and the Company as a whole in procuring production, packaging, services and supplies. Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering and quality to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Follow all necessary steps to place Purchase Orders as needed and directed by Manager using ERP system and best practices related to price and other terms.
• Monitor and track supplier quality and delivery metrics.
• Utilize competitive bidding process to select and manage suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate excellent supplier negotiation skills.
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Organize and maintain online supplier folders to record all agreements, compliance documents, orders, and records for supply chain.
• Visit suppliers' facilities as needed and directed by manager, to qualify them as new sources and assist in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills. Demonstrate effective communication skills with customers and suppliers.
• Strong computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) system.
• Highly organized to manage multiple products lines.
• Manage the activities of the purchasing and inventory; and purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.
• Problem solving including the investigation of root cause analysis, and implement corrective action.
• Monitor and communicate key industry developments and trends (shortages, price escalations, etc.).
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company.
• Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward co-workers, other departments and the Company.
• Maintain respect, courtesy and professionalism toward all co-workers and the Company.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and management.
• Other duties will be assigned as required.

Qualifications &Knowledge Required

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prefer 10 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• They must be very familiar with MRP logic - logic, not just experience using an MRP/ERP system.
• Need to understand HOW the math works.
• They should be very competent with IT systems: ERP's, Microsoft. Warehouse and Inventory Control experience in a supervisory role a plus.
• They should have a solid foundation of basic accounting fundamentals: GL accounts and why/how they work; Credit/Debit notes; payment types; voucher process; tax exemptions; etc.
• Apics CPIM or CSCP certification a plus.
• Very good understanding of how Quality Assurance works and how that partners with Procurement (what's a COC? NCR? MRB? RCCA?).
• Need to be technical - able to read part drawings, how to read certifications. Must have working knowledge of manufacturing methods: subtractive manufacturing; additive manufacturing; thermal processing; finishing.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing requirements
• Strong track record of cost reductions, broad knowledge of principles and practices within a professional field preferably with industrial products and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing machine shops and casting suppliers required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Must possess strong motivational skills with the ability to interface effectively with all functions, internal and external, of the company
• Sound analytical skills and ability to take responsibility for multiple projects to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Purchasing Software
• Positive attitude and ethics which support our company's values and a healthy, high performance culture