As a Tecan Buyer, you will join our talented Purchasing Department working alongside our Asset Managers (Material Planners) and Program Management Team. In this key role, you will procure commodities, set up programs, negotiate and build relationships with suppliers while mitigating risk. Reporting through a variety of systems, programs, and operations will keep you in sync and on target. Commodities you could procure may include, but are not limited to, Printed Circuit Boards, Cable Assemblies / Harness, and Sheet Metal / Machined Parts.
How you will make a difference.
Strategic Owner
- Set-up programs with suppliers to ensure product availability
- Build long-term relationships with supply base
- Proactively and assertively negotiate with suppliers for anything from commodities to shipping terms
- Able to keep abreast of all changes related to commodity / desk
- Manage Past Due deliveries, Push-in pull-outs, and cancellations on a daily basis
- Identifies risk parts and escalates to management
Due Diligent & Precise Performer
Work with Accounting to resolve discrepanciesReconcile open order reportsEnsure system updates are accurateExecute MRP actions consistent with purchasing policiesPrepare RFQ's as requiredReporting Guru
Send automated requirements out weekly to all Target SuppliersFollows through with purchasing-related workflows and metricsReviews excess material and dispositions on a monthly basisReview / disposition non-conforming material (MRB) on a weekly basisWhat you will bring.
5+ years of procurement experienceProficient in using Microsoft Office applicationsAdvanced-level Excel ability for analytical assignmentsExperienced and proficient in the use of ERP / MRP system(s)Preferred background.
Procurement for an Electronic Contract Manufacturing companyBachelor's DegreeManex and / or Spotlight ERP and MRP experienceCross-functional team playerAbility to effectively and accurately work under pressureTask prioritization to ensure critical tasks are completed first while allowing all to be completed in a timely mannerProactive; you assess what needs to be done and take the initiative to make it soNegotiation experience and comfort to negotiate with supply base with easeCommunication is your middle name; you are clear in verbal communications ensuring written communications are professional, thorough, accurate, and a timely recapWhat we offer.
Medical, Dental, and Vision, effective on your first dayHealth Reimbursement Account401(k) Employer match on employee's first 6% contributions; no vesting periodLong / Short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital IndemnityLegal Shield / Identity ShieldDiscounted Pet InsuranceCompensation : $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 DOE
What makes working at Tecan unique?
The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrowWorking in an international and diverse environmentThe chance to grow your career within the companyFeel empowered by our strong and unique company cultureOur purpose.
At Tecan we are driven to improve people's lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with our customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant.
Stay unique and make it count.
Our values - trust, highest standards and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.
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