What are your contributions to the team?

• Creates conforming Purchase Orders
• Develops and maintains a respectful and professional relationship with suppliers
• Analyses and monitors daily logistics performance indicators in LeanDNA and/or Eclipse as applicable (Shortages, PO line late, Exception Messages, Snags, RNC)
• PFEP (Plan For Every Part): Builds the communication and purchasing structures with a supplier ( PO structure,  purchasing order strategy, etc.)
• Applies and maintains inventory level strategy per MRP relevant product family
• Controls and maintains BOM costs in accordance with applicable contracts, changes authority budget, or justifies budget delta for approval
• Analyses, supports, and integrates change management implementation plans for a given product family
• Actions workflow non-conformities and snags in a timely manner, and supports the implementation of corrective actions with Supplier if required
• Understands production line installation position, supplier lead times, and master schedule for their portfolio
• Manages and negotiates delays in delivery dates during open PO review by understanding impacts and delays on production line and relaying them back to suppliers along with contractual remedies in case of material breaches
• Prepares coverage charts and presents to immediate leadership when required (ex: 4 blockers)
• Play a supportive role in problem-solving
• Apply appropriate decisions/solutions
• Support and participate in the decision-making process

How to thrive in this role?

• You must have a degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Management Business, International Trades or relevant field and/or related experience. 

• You must have at least 5 years of experience as a Direct Buyer.
• You must have an intermediate-advanced level of Excel.
• You must have an advanced level of English and be able to hold a fluent conversation.
• You must possess the following three interpersonal skills: analytical skills, teamwork, and negotiation.
• You must have general knowledge of Import /Export processes.
• SAP knowledge or similar ERP