Senior Buyer

Position Description:

This position purchases assigned items such as specific commodities, machinery, precision tools, test equipment etc., by developing a supply base capable of delivering Infinite’s quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost. The senior buyer role includes coordinating with strategic sourcing to develop a commodity strategy, sourcing, and managing supplier fulfillment by owning the fulfillment activity from purchase order issuance to part receipt into stock. The buyer may also work with new product teams during product development to support development process/timing with cost, sources, and parts by supporting customer proposals.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulates and executes the company’s purchasing arrangements in support of its business strategy and plan. Negotiates pricing, conducts RFP process and ensures timely availability of supply.
• Recommends major purchases of material based onanticipatedchanges in prices or on unusual availability situations.
• Informs all related personnel of discontinued items and gathers data forpossible replacements
• Ensures master data setup is set up correctly and in line with ERP settings.
• Performs market research toidentifyvendors/suppliers anddetermineviability to meet the needs of the business.
• Maintains a strong professional relationship between suppliers and the company. Evaluates the effectiveness and fitness of suppliers todeterminethe company’s procurement strategy.
• Works with assembly, shipping, and engineering on new projects todeterminematerial needs,identifylong lead items, qualify new suppliers, plan build schedule, and minimize costs.
• Plans material requirements against demand andscheduleswork orders.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased
• Will attend meetings, trade shows,seminarsand conferences to learn of new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers
• Ability to forecast the cost of parts or materials, availability, and suitability for its intended purpose
• Often work closely with other employees in their own organization when deciding on purchases
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, andaccomplishwork
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge accordingly
• The ability to analyze technical data in suppliers’ proposals;good communication, negotiation, and mathematical skills; knowledge ofsupply-chainmanagement; and the ability to perform financial analyses.
• Goodat planning and decision making and have an interest in merchandising.
• Anticipates consumer preferences andensuringthat goods are in stock when they are needed.
• Requires resourcefulness, good judgment, and self-confidence.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions asappropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Talks to others to convey information effectively.
• Uses mathematics to solve problems.
• Manages own time and the time of others.
• Communicates information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Understands when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Personal Traits and Characteristics:

• Reliable, dependable, diligentHighly organized withgood timemanagement skills
• Task oriented
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Effective communication skills
• The successful candidate shallexhibita sense of ownership, urgency, be solution orientated,collaborativeand accountable.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering orotherrelated field
• CPM or equivalent certification
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience within procurement and supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiencywith computers including MS Office and MRP systems.
• Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (i.e.RCCA, Lean Six Sigmamethodology)
• Working knowledge of ISO-9001, AS9100
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints
• MRP experience, including implementation and use
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a team

Reports To: Purchasing Supervisor

Physical Job Requirements:

• Prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly communicates with employees and leaders, both verbally and in writing.

Environment: Work environment is typically remote during normal or extended business hours.

Accommodation: Candidates for the position should be able to perform essential job duties in described work environment with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Infinite Electronics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We are committed to building a diverse workforce and we actively encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.