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TT Electronics plc • Perry, OH, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!

When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Introduction

The purpose of the Buyer is to purchase products and services for a site, ensuring that they are obtained on time, at the best price, and to specification. They also work to ensure that the company's production runs smoothly by coordinating deliveries, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring technical support is available.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage supplier relationships, including selection, price negotiation, and procurement of materials and services in line with program requirements

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  • Analyze, negotiate, and report on supplier price changes
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  • Conduct commodity surveys to benchmark pricing, track market trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
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  • Forecast market trends affecting material and service costs, availability, and supply risks.
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  • Identify and qualify new or alternative suppliers, materials, and services that offer technical or commercial benefits.
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  • Verify purchasing requisitions reflect accurate lead times; communicate changes that may impact work programs.
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  • Review MRP and schedules for assigned parts; manage order placement and confirmations.
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  • Identify supply issues and recommend corrective actions; manage and distribute Part Change Notices (PCNs).
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  • Approve Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and source materials to support design changes.
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  • Resolve supplier quality issues, including rejected materials, credits, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
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  • Mitigate cost exposure from excess inventory and price increases, securing appropriate approvals.
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  • Collaborate across departments to forecast demand and ensure supply meets quality standards.
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  • Ensure compliance with company codes of conduct, policies, and health & safety regulations.
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  • Complete required administrative tasks and reporting.
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  • Negotiate, optimize, and manage payment terms.
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  • Stay current on international trade, import, and legal requirements.
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  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within scope of responsibility.
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  • Monitor, control, and reduce excess stock and associated costs.
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    Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

    Core Requirements

    Business Acumen

    Understands and influences business strategy and goals. Anticipates risks and opportunities in supply chain management and develops solutions that align with corporate priorities. Interprets regulations and applies practical, compliant, and cost-effective approaches. Takes ownership of key initiatives and drives them through to measurable results.

    Communication

    Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Communicates with clarity and credibility across all levels of the organization, external partners, and customers. Tailors messaging to diverse audiences to build alignment and support.

    Collaboration & Relationship Building

    Builds trust and positive relationships with stakeholders across functions and geographies. Establishes strong supplier partnerships and actively manages performance to ensure mutual success. Promotes a culture of teamwork and shared accountability.

    Decision Making & Problem Solving

    Applies sound judgment to resolve issues quickly and effectively, balancing strategic objectives with operational needs. Uses data and insights to guide decisions and evaluate trade-offs.

    Innovation & Change Leadership

    Challenges the status quo constructively to improve processes, performance, and profitability. Encourages creativity, adaptability, and continuous improvement within the team and across the supply chain.

    Desireable Skills and Experience (Core)

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  • Qualifications or equivalent experience
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  • 3+ years' experience of Purchasing within a manufacturing or similar environment.
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  • Ability to think strategically with an innovative approach to problem solving.
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  • Excellent negotiation skills with proven track record of cost reduction through use of appropriate strategic purchasing tools.
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  • Familiar with ERP, MRP systems & Purchasing systems.
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  • Supplier Relationship Management.
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  • Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
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  • Ability to meet tight deadlines.
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    Desireable Skills and Experience (Desirable)

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  • Electronics / Electrical experience
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  • CPIM, CSCP or related certification preferred.
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  • Experience with high mix manufacturing.
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  • Depth in planning, purchasing, and / or sourcing functions. Extensive experience in inventory management and supplier development
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  • Experienced in Aerospace industry or similar industry.
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    Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

    We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe - so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we'd love to hear from you.

    #WeAreTT #BeMeAtTT

    TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited resumes from third parties. Any resumes submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.

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