The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for planning and purchasing materials and services needed to execute the customer and production demand plan within set financial parameters.
Pro-actively forecast performance and risk/opportunity actions needed using trend analysis at different levels, ERP / other technology tools available in coordination with global team and stakeholders at the site across functions.
Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification).
Working closely with Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering ,recommends alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, compliance and cost.
Embrace lean philosophy of continuous improvement that helps both efficiency and effective results.
Other tasks as directed by your supervisor or Functional Executive.
Job Responsibilities
Execute processes and procedures accordingly
Evaluate MRP daily, generate purchase orders in timely manner, resolve material issues/shortages, support responsible inventory management practices and reporting to help achieve KPI goals.
Negotiates pricing and terms for parts and services and establishes strategic stocking plans and/or blanket purchase agreements with vendors, subject to management approval.
Manage Day to Day relationship ownership of active suppliers and assessing supplier risk and develop mitigation plans.
Self-directed and ability to do standard work with minimal supervision for results: Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
Maintain accurate supplier and part information in ERP system: lead-times, MOQs, account managers, PO data.
Work with accounting to resolve invoice issues
Participate in supplier review and scorecard process
Assist / Participate in SIOP and regularly communicate with key personnel in planning and procurement to ensure schedules are met and delays are avoided
Contribute to continuous improvement activities, work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to provide optimal cost, quality, delivery and flexibility / service.
Process procurement requirements or SAP and prepare purchase orders and follow up delivery & shipments
Review / Follow up acknowledgement for agreement with Purchase Orders and resolve any discrepancies with suppliers to the best possible advantage for the company.
Monitor supplier performance and report KPI's on a regular basis.
Stay abreast current and up-to-date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed port(s) & materials and advise others of any impact.
Benchmark, negotiate price & terms of conditions with suppliers and review opportunities to pursue business savings.
New vendor & part number creation: Initial requirement via I-Portal for either new vendor or new PN creation.
Process RM MDR: Claim to vendor / Return RM to vendor if any.
Process RM Consignment inventory & issue Monthly Consignment Inventory Report to vendors
Procurement Documentation Management: Maintain/update SDS & RoHS reports, align Global SOP in compliance with local regulations & requirements, update new vendor list.
Support internal/external ISO audit activities
Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities.
Full compliance to integrity, company guidelines, purchasing policies & procedures.
Build, maintain & manage supplier relationships & ensure good communications.
Customs paperwork
Other duties as assigned by Management
Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business etc.
Minimum 5 years Purchasing, material management and (or) sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment and 2-4 years experience in domestic and international suppliers and global transportation preferred.
This is a safety-sensitive role. All offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening.
Isola is a global company employing a diverse and multicultural workforce. We strive to develop a culture that encourages open dialogue and the sharing of ideas.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Worldwide opportunities exist for people of all backgrounds and experiences.
