NPI Buyer III - (B3)

NPI Buyer III - (B3)

The expense buyer plays a pivotal role on the frontline of NPI supply chain operations responsible for expeditious prototype procurement. Buyer primary objective is to provide tactical procurement support to R&D teams to complete proof of concept advancing time to market. Solves a range of internal and external supplier problems varying in complexity in a fast-paced environment. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Process RFQ for new prototype materials for supplier competitive bidding, analyzes quotes, challenges bid performance, negotiates prices and delivery, procures custom and OEM materials at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Responsible for sourcing with the right supplier for the right parts with the best lead times and driving the supplier to fulfill OTD requirements.
• Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, expedite deliveries, and maintains necessary supporting documents for all orders issuing and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials. Supplier accountability management of open orders.
• Follows standard purchasing business processes with minor supervision
• Lead problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve procurement issues among suppliers, business managers and engineering.
• Pull and read part specifications and engineering drawings for sourcing determination. Utilize knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities, displays eagerness to learn and help others.

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in complex procurement situations; analyzes possible solutions with new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Ability to react with high sense of urgency, ability to manage stress and prioritize, assess information and make proper decisions and work with others on the team to maintain consistency; working within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Works well with others, team player, positive attitude, attentive to internal support and willing to offer support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey key information concisely.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: No
• The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
• For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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