Senior Strategic Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Procure products within designated planner codes and commodity sectors efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Establish, nurture, and enhance supplier relationships.

• Identify and minimize long lead times by utilizing material strategies in collaboration with suppliers.

• Review daily MRP exception messages, monitor purchase order status, and analyze order action reports, taking necessary actions.

• Resolve discrepancies in material pricing.

• Discover alternative solutions for outdated components and collaborate with engineering for necessary approvals.

• Ensure the prompt delivery of products to meet production requirements.

• Keep purchasing data up-to-date in the computer system.

• Develop new, improved, or alternative supply sources to streamline the supplier base.

• Negotiate optimal prices and value with suppliers, considering technical requirements and market dynamics.

• Manage purchase agreements that involve confidential and proprietary data.

• Conduct material price and delivery quotations.

• Carry out quarterly business reviews with key suppliers as needed.

• Take part in production meetings to discuss supplier requirements.

• Assess and report on supplier performance metrics, including quality and timely delivery.

• Provide training and mentorship to new and junior buyers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• At least 7 years of progressive relevant experience.

• Prior experience in an electronics manufacturing setting is essential.

• Intermediate knowledge of purchasing laws.

• Intermediate skills in MRP.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Ability to work with high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong mathematical and computational abilities.

• Effective communication skills in all formats with internal and external stakeholders.

• Professional negotiation capabilities.

• Aptitude for solving problems with multiple variables and limited standardization.

• Ability to multitask efficiently and adjust within a rapidly evolving environment.

• Verification of export-controlled technology status may be required for access authorization under U.S. EAR or ITAR regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off.

• A supportive, team-oriented culture.

• Meaningful work that impacts industries making a positive difference in the world.