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Programmable Power ProductsPosting Date:
Aug ,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.Assist Accounts Payable in resolving related issuesComplete tasks and special projects as assignedCompetency Requirements:
In order to perform successfully, an individual should demonstrate tllowing competencies:
Critical thinking Skilled nding logicaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems andthat others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situationsDrir results Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takesa highcused, goal driven approach toward workMaking Accurate Judgments and Decisions Basesdecisions on a systematic review of relevacts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationardecisionsMinimum Qualifications (Importante empresa and Skills):
5 years of increasing Importante empresa with a proven record of executing the tactical and strategic duties of the Purchasinction in electronics manufacturingProven track recor executing a visual replenishment (two-bin) systd from a bonded inventory at supplier locationAptitude in decision making and working with numbersProficient in MS Office and MRP; Navision, Oracle or ManMan knowledge a plusStrong negotiation skills with a track record of successAbility to create and maintain relationships with key suppliersExcellent communication skills:
Verbal communication, presentations, and business writingFamiliarized in working in a Union manufacturing environment in MexicoPreferred Qualifications:
Relevant Supply Chain certifications (CPSM, CPIM, SPSM, CSCP)Education Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or preferredPhysical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentinctions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employequently is required to stand; walk; use hands nger, handle el; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjucus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift Office products and supplies, up to pounds.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology to solve our customers most complex challenges. We employ ,500 colleagues, in countries, that are grounded by our core values:
Ethics and Integrity, Resper the Individual, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:
AME) is a component of the S& P 500. Visit (url remover more information.