Buyer
Core
Strategic sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, tooling, and services to support high-tech metal production and customer-specific components.
Role type
Strategic Buyer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Supply continuity for internal production and customer-specific components
Domain
High-tech manufacturing (tungsten and molybdenum)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, negotiation, cost analysis, supply chain planning, ERP/MRP proficiency, contract management
Preferred skills
APICS/CPIM certification, dual sourcing strategy development, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
SAP R/3, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities; Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers; Manage end-to-end purchase order lifecycle; Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements; Analyze purchase price variances; Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level
