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Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer

Schuler North AmericaCanton, MI, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Key Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for efficient purchasing of technical goods and services for the Company
  • Understanding and following quality systems and quality assurance procedures to select materials and suppliers.
  • Ensure proper documentation / NDA with 3rd Party before sending out any technical / confidential information.
  • Identifying, developing and qualifying new supplier required to support Schuler demands. Supports supplier risk assessment exercises.
  • Send out Request for Quote (RFQ), verify quotes for technical and commercial requirement, execute price comparison confidently negotiate price, terms and conditions with suppliers and conclude negotiations and generate savings.
  • Negotiate short- & long-term price frame agreements with suppliers.
  • Verify and process purchasing requisitions and service notification in a timely manner with the proper documentation and within purchasing procedure and policies.
  • Make order decisions based on cost, delivery, quality and reliability. Verify supplier order confirmation.
  • Ensures timely delivery, expedite orders as necessary and is responsible to manage and develop suppliers based on their on-time delivery and quality.
  • Issue Non-Confirming Material (NCM) to suppliers for quality concerns and ensure corrective and preventive action from supplier is implemented.
  • Maintains accurate purchasing, item and vendor records in SAP by updating vendor master and info records.
  • Active communication with Engineering, Quality, Sales / Customer service department including affiliates and Project managers.
  • Suggest process and cost optimization ideas and continuously improves procurement procedures and practices.
  • Performs other purchasing related duties as needed.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities :

  • Associate Degree or bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or Engineering
  • At least five (5) years in technical procurement. Technical background is a must
  • Demonstrated technical buying experience including machined components
  • The position may occasionally require travel to potential and existing supplier / tradeshows.
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) & SAP
  • Possess strong analytical aptitude
  • Self-motivated and results oriented.
  • Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
  • Customer focused
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
  • Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently
  • Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals

    • Miscellaneous :

  • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
  • German / or Portuguese Language skills would be a plus.
  • Visa holders / English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
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