Buyer

Overview Buyer Position — Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This full-time role is responsible for managing the acquisition of assigned commodities and products, and driving performance to meet world-class levels in supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service (QCDS). The role includes supplier development in supplier partnering agreements and QCDS, planning, ordering and delivery of all components, products and services to ensure on-time delivery across the organization, and close monitoring of inventory levels to maximize inventory turns and minimize obsolescence. The role also involves reviewing, analyzing, developing and negotiating multiple procurement contracts in support of Garmin's Master Production Schedule (MPS); preparing cost price analyses for various supplier partnering agreements and projects; and reviewing and compiling inventory costing records such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV), scrap and rework costs. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to develop new sources of supply for new product development is required. Knowledge of department processes and procedures, work instructions, and training requirements for the Purchasing Department in support of ISO9000/QS9000 is required. Ongoing improvements to meet departmental goals and metrics are required. Responsibilities Manage the planning, ordering and delivery of all components, products and services to ensure on-time delivery across all levels of the organization. Closely monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities and products to maximize inventory turns and minimize exposure to obsolescence. Review, analyze, develop and negotiate multiple procurement contracts in support of Garmin's Master Production Schedule (MPS). Prepare cost price analysis for various supplier partnering agreements and projects. Review and compile inventory costing records, such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV), scrap and rework costs. Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to develop new sources of supply in support of new product development. Ensure knowledge of department processes and procedures, work instructions and training requirements for the Purchasing Department in support of ISO9000/QS9000. Drive continued improvement to ensure departmental goals and metrics are met. Qualifications Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, negotiating, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines with uncompromising ethics are required. You must be a motivated self-starter with a demonstrated proven track record in the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines. Demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process and knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to assess supplier capabilities are required. Demonstrated proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required. Desired qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations or Material or equivalent experience. Certification in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and previous experience in electronics manufacturing or repair purchasing are desired. Equal Opportunity & Benefits Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Garmin