Job Description :
Buyer needed for client in Foothills Ranch, CA 92610
Position Title:
Buyer
# of Positions:
1
Requirement Detail/Qualification:
SUMMARY
Responsible to manage a set of Strategic Suppliers and Smaller vendors. Accountable for all activities and results related to product purchase pricing, product cost reduction, contractual terms with those same vendors, management of vendor relationships including vendor selection and vendor performance in line with FFNA sourcing requirements and the vendor’s strategy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions of the position include, but are not limited to;
Supplier Management: Manages the Strategic relationships at all levels within the companies from the dedicated Account Executive and Product Manager to CFO and VP of Sales.
Establishes commercial framework through contracts for all relationships to ensure FFNA competitive advantage while minimizing commercial risk by negotiating consistent terms and conditions with all key vendors
Lead the purchasing efforts of FFNA in the individually defined product arena.
Analyzes market conditions within US and worldwide on material cost benchmark as well as product availability for his commodities.
Approves and monitors all commercial claims established by vendor against FFNA or that FFNA has put forward to any vendor.
Buying / Expediting - act as first point of escalation for the Buyers related to vendors.
Bid Support: Provides Special Bid Pricing for vendor in light of specific large customer rollout.
Promotes professional standards of operations within the function, utilizing the purchasing guidelines on business ethics and effectiveness. Acts as a coach to the buyers maintaining tactical vendor relationships.
Develops and maintains efficient reporting programs, assess cost savings and vendor performance measures to fit with the FFNA business plan
Proactively develop and implement strategic supplier relationships that deliver cost reduction, supply assurance, quality improvement and innovation.
Meet with suppliers to establish and maintain relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts.
Work directly with internal departments to facilitate material sourcing and planning.
Perform supplier assessments/audits to determine supplier capabilities.
Identify supplier improvement and risk mitigation opportunities and manage these activities.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance of Arena and ERP system and Vendor Performance.
Work with R&D team on new product introduction and product demise process as well as support of new regulatory requirements through the supply chain(ROHS requirements)
Adhere to company policies, ISO requirements, 5S, safety, and quality workmanship
Support continual improvement efforts
Customarily and regularly exercises independent discretion and judgment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Mentors/Supervises Buyers within the Purchasing Department. Responsibilities include coaching individuals, advising, ensuring employee is fulfilling his duties timely and professionally, provides training, assigning, and directing work; dealing with escalations for issues before reviewing with Purchasing Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
Excellent team player, problem solver with a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Able to find solutions and make recommendations
Able to meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Project management skills
Ability to work independently (and with limited supervision) while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments at all levels within the organization.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze detail and perform structured decision-making on a daily basis.
Must be capable of managing multiple priorities effectively and be able to identify and recommend best course of action from several alternatives.
Quality oriented
High degree of initiative and ownership, attention to detail, and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks.
Strong influencing, collaboration and relationship-building skills both internally and externally with suppliers
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and report generation.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A from four-year College or university and 10+ years of direct experience in supplier relations/supply chain management required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
APICS “Certified in Production and Inventory Management” (CPIM) and/or “Certified Supply Chain Professional” (CSCP) highly desired.