Psi Buyer/Planner

.Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkBusiness Unit:Programmable Power ProductsPosting Date:Aug 16,**Job Description**:The Senior Buyer position is responsibr procurement activities of electronic components, metalbricated parts, and assemblies to support manufacturing of programmable power supplies in a high-mix environment. Ensures materials are delivered on time and to schedule and within the guidelines of company supply chain strategies. This position will support production and report directly to the Director of Supply Chain & Purchasing.This position has responsibilir:Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods/services to support build planrecast.Actively participate and drive-in efforts to lower inventory and drive down material costs.Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders to reach highest at best value.Challenge and influence non-conforming and/or underperforming Suppliers.Direct the disposition of any and all issues impeding tow of materials required to meet business demands.Determine optimal supply chain strategy at a tactical levr all parts.Establish optimal supplier base working through the Commodity Managers.Establish optimal supply chain arrangemer each and every component requirement.Interpret MRP output and place purchase orders.Implement supply chain strategy through Warehousing and Planning at the part number level of detail.Respond to daily shortage report.Purchase order administration allow-up.Process supplier returns and replacements