Buyer, Procurement
Core
Own the purchase order lifecycle for direct materials to ensure production continuity and protect customer commitments.
Role type
Direct Materials Buyer
Builds
Supply flow of direct materials for manufacturing production
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
PR-to-PO conversion, order expediting, ERP/MRP system management, contract compliance enforcement, supplier performance review, shortage resolution, EOL exposure reduction, RTV negotiation, 2nd source qualification, WOS/Aging monitoring
Preferred skills
Direct materials procurement in manufacturing, contract compliance and supplier negotiations, Lean/Kaizen experience
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, OBEIE
Responsibilities
Manage PR-to-PO conversion, blanket orders, acknowledgments and PO closure; Expedite and de-expedite orders to prevent shortages; Maintain accuracy of pricing, MOQ, and lead times; Enforce contract compliance; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve parts shortage & quality issues; Support supplier performance reviews; Collaborate on final EOL exposure haircut; Support RTV negotiation; Collaborate on 2nd source qualification; Monitor WOS, Aging and Pallet requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
