Buyer

Buyer

Fremont CA

Description

• Analyzes, maintains, and executes Materials Requirement Plan (MRP).
• Continuously monitors and verifies material pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identifies and appropriately addresses materials supply issues.
• Ensures materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on- time delivery, and coordination of materials movement from receiving to production.
• Executes and maximizes BizLink negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability.
• Issues Purchase Orders to pricing, terms and conditions negotiated and agreed to by Managers and Buyers.
• Ensures suppliers adherence to established agreements.
• Identify, select, and negotiate with suppliers for CNC machined parts, sheet metal components, PCB assemblies, and electronic components.
• Optimizes order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.
• Maintains integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels.
• Monitors and continuously improves supplier s delivery and quality performance. Resolve recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools and additional resources.
• Provides inputs to drive and execute BizLink s commodity and pricing strategy. Works closely with Buyers, Managers, & SCM. Provides feedback on supplier performance and BizLink s strategies. Minimizes material freight expenses for BizLink.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive procurement/purchasing experience with demonstrated vendor negotiation skills
• APICS or ISM certification (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills