Buyer

Represent the Procurement organization on all projects. Manage and support the procurement of materials during the product development phase. Support all supplier and costing quoting processes in support of Strategic Procurement.Update production cost estimates and quotes as received.Assist Accounting with project cost roll-ups.Ensure early and ongoing supplier and procurement involvement in the NPD process.Build strong value adding relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross-functional departments.Supply forecasts and schedules to suppliers as required.Responsibility to assist planning in minimizing inventory and moving toward the most cost effective, triggered release of material.Purchase goods and services under well-defined specifications and standards and within authorized ceiling.Maintain accuracy of purchase orders on system (delivery date, price, print revisions, etc.).Perform procurement follow-up and evaluate supplier conformance with terms of the purchase agreement and generate related reports.Advise Commodity Leader and/or Commodity Managerof any potential major supplier problems that could adversely effect the supply of components.Job RequirementBachelors degree in related field preferred. Equivalent education and/or experience allowed.2 years experience.Ability to assess the economic impacts of supplier tooling costs, lead times, and unit costs.PC Skills, Excel, Oracle, Power Point.Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.Less than 10% travel required.Global Breadth - Single-Site (One Location)Fluent in English and Spanish - verbal and written.