Sr. Buyer/Planner, Pro Audio

Overview

QSC is in search of an experienced and self-motivated Senior Buyer/Planner (SBP) who will enhance the enterprise by effectively performing their job duties and meeting the financial benchmarks set by QSC. The SBP's role entails the selection of suppliers and the procurement of all designated materials and services for QSC.

The Sr. Buyer Planner holds the responsibility of choosing suppliers and procuring the necessary quantities of materials and/or services as specified by the Material Requirement Plan, Global Master Planning Team, or New Product Development Projects. This mandate must be fulfilled while achieving the optimal overall cost possible, while adhering to the delivery date and quality standards established by QSC. The emphasis lies on optimizing delivery, quality, and price, with a higher priority than pursuing the absolute lowest price.

Base Pay Range 78,000 - 97,000

The above reflects the pay range that QSC reasonably expects to pay for this role. This pay range also depends on various factors such as job duties and requirements, relevant experience and skills and geographic location. In addition to the base salary range, QSC offers a comprehensive package including but not limited to health benefits, 401K or Roth retirement plans, generous time off and profit sharing.

QSC thrives where innovative technology and compelling audio-visual experiences intersect. For over 50 years, QSC has pioneered the technology and solutions that enable immersive cinema, live performance audio, themed entertainment, digital collaboration and meeting experiences for our customers and partners around the world. A globally recognized innovator in the design, engineering, and manufacture of category leading high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, audio processors, digital cinema solutions, and the Q-SYS™ software-based audio, video and control Ecosystem.

By joining the QSC team, you will be in a challenging, collaborative, fun, and innovative environment. We encourage employees to take ownership, to color outside the lines, and to imagine possibilities. Our culture is casual but dynamic, with cross-functional teams collaborating on creating memorable audio-visual experiences that deliver joy to people, wherever they are. At QSC, fun and hard work go hand in hand. Join us and make a difference in the way people experience movies, meetings, presentations, live performances, and much more.

is a cloud-manageable audio, video and control (AV&C) Platform built around a modern, standards-based IT architecture. With established solutions across Corporate, Education, Hospitality, Venues & Events, Cinema, Government, Healthcare, and Transportation, Q-SYS redefines what is possible for live and virtual experiences by uniting hardware and software partners, developers, and creators.

delivers high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, software and accessories. Our innovative products and solutions, supported with free training & education and unparalleled customer service, set the stage for creators, performers, and entertainment providers to confidently deliver impactful experiences for their audiences.

Responsibilities

- Manage all purchase orders to ensure compliance with relevant purchasing policies and practices, including notifying suppliers in writing about any breaches or closures.
- Support the Company's inventory level policy by appropriately scheduling production materials. Collaborate with suppliers to coordinate schedules, preventing stockouts, shortages, and over-supply. The ultimate responsibility for shortage actions, overage actions, and prevention rests with the SBP.
- Act as the intermediary between suppliers and QSC, taking the lead in identifying, preventing, and resolving any issues that could impact cost, quality, or schedule.
- Conduct negotiations and place purchase orders as necessary for designated materials on behalf of QSC. Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Responsible for confirming that all suppliers possess the correct document revisions.
- Evaluate, review, and analyze all supplier quotations to make well-informed decisions.
- Fulfill any other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 5-10 years of buyer/planner experience
• Minimum of 5-10 years of buyer/planner experience
• Proficiency in ERP systems is required
• Strong materials management skills and capabilities
• Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills are a must
• Experience in a materials-intensive, fast-paced, dynamic environment is necessary
• Organizational skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of the total cost of ownership
• Must be a team player and work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Capable of managing a heavy workload with multiple commodities
• Preferred experience with Oracle 11i or R12
• Preferred experience with E2open
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. is required
• Knowledge of Agile PLM is a plus