Buyer Jobs in Chandler, AZ

Job Summary :

The Buyer II is responsible for effectively managing the planning and acquisition of goods and services to support operations and product development processes. This position is accountable for material acquisition and operations support assignments classified as low to moderately high with regard to material dollars and degree of difficulty. Requires minimal supervision.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for managing the planning and acquisition of assigned commodities to support the production requirements as defined by the master schedule; including the analysis of MRP and purchase order management.
• Responsible for negotiating and managing cost –effective procurement contracts for required materials which support demand, as well as the goals for reductions in acquisition lead time, raw material, inventory, and cost.
• Support Sales and Engineering inquiries on material availability and costs.
• Work with suppliers, engineering, planning, production on process / design / SCD issues that affect current / future orders. Analyze impacts of ECO’s, deviations, and waivers and determine effectiveness with responsibility party.
• Function as the single point of contact between product lines / manufacturing areas and the Supply Chain organization. This includes coordinating resolution of material-related issues with the commodity team(s), suppliers, product development teams, and / or manufacturing personnel, as appropriate, to ensure availability of required materials.
• Address material availability issues, including shortages, part quality, and / or delivery issues.
• Participate in analysis with engineering and manufacturing teams, as needed, related to supplier resources on product line cost-reduction efforts related to purchased parts.
• Communicate supplier requirements and capabilities to product development teams regarding cost, manufacturability, and availability.
• Establish, maintain, and improve purchased material lead times for assigned commodities to enhance internal flexibility and customer responsiveness.
• Support the proposal process for new product introduction and coordinate on pricing for new part requirements.
• Encourage new ideas and processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, reduce on-hand inventory, etc.
• Communicate market information (i.e., obsolescence, pre-obsolescence, emerging availability issues) to internal customers for risk mitigation.
• Support Operational Excellence focus, participate in Value Stream Mapping and kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in benefits throughout the supply chain and company.
• Provide excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Identify and help develop new suppliers to support new product requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :