Commodity Buyer

Education:- Bachelor's degree, major in Business, Mechanical Engineering preferred or demonstrated equivalent through job experience**Experience**:- Fluent English and Spanish required- Minimum of 3 years' production purchasing and materials experience in an ERP manufacturing environment- Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of management- Knowledge and experience managing electronic commodities- Ability to comprehend and interpret engineering drawings, quality systems requirements and customer specifications**Responsibilities**:- Identify, assess & select supplier according capability, cost benefit analysis, issue resolution, risk mitigation and contingency planning- Responsible for strategic management of specified commodity including total cost optimization including, payment terms, inventory and lead-time reduction and supplier consolidation- Participate and lead contract negotiations- Coordinate technical and commercial reviews with Suppliers, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Supplier Quality and Materials departments- Manage projects through completion with thorough tracking and reporting.