Senior Strategic Buyer

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

📋 Description

• Procure products associated with designated planner codes in a timely and cost-efficient manner

• Build, maintain, and enhance relationships with suppliers

• Identify and minimize extended lead times in the system by implementing material strategies with suppliers

• Review daily MRP exception messages, purchase order statuses, and order action reports, taking appropriate actions

• Resolve discrepancies in material pricing

• Identify alternative solutions for obsolete components and collaborate with engineering for approval

• Ensure prompt delivery of products to meet production requirements

• Maintain purchasing data in the computer system to ensure it is always updated

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

• Utilize knowledge of technical specifications and market conditions to negotiate optimal pricing

• Manage purchase agreements involving confidential and proprietary information

• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers; conduct material quotations for pricing and delivery

• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers as necessary

• Attend production meetings to assess supplier requirements

• Evaluate and provide performance metrics to existing suppliers, including quality and timely delivery

• Offer training and guidance to new and junior buyers on all facets of purchasing

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• At least 7 years of progressive, relevant work experience

• Prior experience in an electronics manufacturing setting is mandatory

• Intermediate understanding of purchasing laws

• Intermediate skills in MRP

• Ability to comprehend industry commodity trends

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

• Capability to work with a high degree of precision and attention to detail to achieve quality outcomes

• Strong mathematical and computational abilities

• Proficient in effective communication in all forms with individuals both within and outside the organization

• Professional negotiation skills

• Ability to solve problems involving various factors and limited standardization

• Competence to multitask efficiently and adapt in a fast-paced evolving environment

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits—including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

• Be part of a company that is growing, evolving, and filled with new opportunities

• A supportive, team-oriented culture where your ideas are valued

• Meaningful work that influences industries making a positive impact in the world