Buyer

• Independently negotiate, maintain sustainable processes and accurate data, and support ongoing Supply Chain projects
• Create purchase orders according to internal process specifications and procurement guidelines
• Conduct daily price inquiries with suppliers to prepare orders
• Review daily shortage and ATP lists for product demand requirements
• Support project teams in obtaining quotes for project/contract inquiries
• Collaborate on and assist with developing tools and ongoing continuous improvement projects
• Own supply planning and inventory management for designated product lines based on Supply Chain strategies

Buyer II managing procurement, supply planning, and inventory for supply-chain product lines

Buyer II

Buyer II negotiating purchases and creating purchase orders for designated supply-chain product lines. Managing supply planning, inventory, supplier pricing, and continuous improvement projects.

• The NPI Buyer will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects by managing the sourcing process and coordinating with our suppliers, maximizing supplier involvement in concurrent engineering.
• You will also showcase our negotiation skills and strategic thinking by driving ongoing negotiations to closure.
• Select suppliers for new components. This involves understanding technical requirements, identifying suitable suppliers, and initiating the procurement process.
• Drive negotiations to closure, ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the final agreements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as project and core engineering, aftermarket support, operation program manager, and production supply chain professionals to ensure alignment across different departments and facilitate smooth execution of new product introductions from concept to delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through value engineering (Design to Cost) or alternative sourcing.
• Drive suppliers to promise date upcoming development and production hardware deliveries.
• Engage suppliers for delivery of zero non-conformance quality and produceable products for an eventual flawless transition to the Production Supply Chain professionals.

NPI Buyer sourcing components and managing supplier negotiations at RTX

NPI Buyer

NPI Buyer sourcing components and managing supplier negotiations at RTX. Ensuring successful project execution through supplier involvement and strategic procurement processes.

• The NPI Buyer will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects by managing the sourcing process and coordinating with our suppliers, maximizing supplier involvement in concurrent engineering.
• Showcase our negotiation skills and strategic thinking by driving ongoing negotiations to closure.
• Source Selection: Select suppliers for new components. This involves understanding technical requirements, identifying suitable suppliers, and initiating the procurement process.
• Negotiate and drive contract closure, ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the final agreements.
• Project Management within Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across different departments and facilitate smooth execution of new product introductions from concept to delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through value engineering or alternative sourcing.
• Understand component design functionality, bill of materials, the manufacturing process of detailed parts, and required quality standards.
• Drive suppliers to promise date upcoming development and production hardware deliveries.

NPI Buyer managing procurement processes for aerospace projects at RTX

NPI Buyer overseeing sourcing and negotiations for aerospace components. Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to drive project success in aerospace and defense industry.

• Develop and manage supplier relationships and commodity strategies to assure high quality, cost effective and timely supply of required materials and services.
• Manage assigned suppliers, commodities and product categories to ensure the business receives material, parts, assemblies and finished goods and services that meet quality requirements, technical specifications, low cost objectives and delivery expectations.
• Support sourcing and procurement needs driven by new product development programs and sustaining engineering / marketing changes.
• Conduct risk assessments of critical / complex supply chain and related supply chain elements.
• Develop and implement appropriate commodity strategies for sustaining company’s short/long-term plans and operational excellence.
• Monitor and report on inventory turnover and shrinkage and develop ways optimize inventory, minimize cost while maintaining flexibility in the supply chain.
• Establish metrics and maintain records pertaining to purchased materials and services to control cost, purchased part variance, quality, delivery, logistics and inventory.
• Communicate and coordinate sourcing strategies with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sales & Marketing and Finance functions to ensure efficient and effective implementation.

Develop and manage supplier relationships as a Sr. Buyer/Planner at Grifols

Senior Buyer/Planner

Develop and manage supplier relationships and commodity strategies within Grifols, a global healthcare organization. Seeking a Sr. Buyer/Planner to ensure timely supply of required materials and services.

• Establish and maintain primary and alternate sources of supply to meet operational, production, and project requirements.
• Obtain quotations, prepare and analyze RFQs, and award purchase orders based on price, quality, delivery, service, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms and conditions, and supplier agreements.
• Review material requirements and MRP action messages daily.
• Release purchase orders and execute planning actions required to support engineering and production schedules.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), R&D, and sustaining production programs.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply of materials to support production and customer requirements.

Buyer/Planner supporting production and engineering requirements in semiconductor industry

Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner supporting purchasing and planning for semiconductor industry projects. Responsible for supplier management, inventory control, and ensuring materials for production are available on time.

• Support the end-to-end purchasing process, from managing the Coupa platform and ensuring smooth transactional efficiency.
• Take the lead for internal and external Coupa questions to support the business.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality or delivery delays.
• Analyze market trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and new supplier partnerships.
• Serve as a primary resource for internal department partners.
• Partner with the comprehensive Procurement department to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Procurement Buyer managing software and services procurement process at Cloudera

Procurement Buyer managing software and services purchasing process at Cloudera. Supporting Coupa platform efficiency and ensuring quality supplier performance while driving cost-saving opportunities.

• Lead full life cycle purchasing activities including preparation of solicitation packages to vendors for Prime Proposal and existing Program related activities
• Evaluation of vendor proposals
• Completion of price analysis
• Issue resolution
• Negotiation and finalization of PO documents and modifications
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and deliverables during the contract life and CPSR Requirements

Buyer/Sr. Buyer handling procurement cycle for Government Contracting.

Senior Buyer

Buyer/Sr. Buyer leading full procurement cycle for government contracting consulting firm. Responsible for vendor negotiations, compliance, and ensuring deliverables during contract life.

• Achieves sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans.
• Strategically selects and purchases product from vendor lines to augment planned assortments based on trend data
• Partners with Product Development team to develop product including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control
• Reaches overall team project financial objectives as defined by DMM or GMM
• Develops market analyses and business strategies to outline strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats in the fashion market; evaluates the market continuously to revise the strategies
• Analyzes and negotiates proposals for product based on trend, price, delivery time, and quality to select the most appropriate vendors
• Partners with Planning and Allocation teams to ensure the development of appropriate assortment plans

Buyer role focused on fashion apparel and trend initiatives

Buyer – Music Apparel

Buyer role focused on fashion apparel, responsible for trend research and vendor relationships. Collaborating with teams to ensure successful category performance from BoxLunch HQ in City of Industry, CA.

• Manage all purchase order activity for assigned suppliers, including creation, revisions, confirmations, and delivery management.
• Own supplier communications related to delivery schedules, shortages, push-in/push-out requests, engineering changes, and recovery plans.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify supply risks before they impact engineering builds or production schedules.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing information, and procurement parameters.
• Support request for quotation (RFQ) activities and supplier quote analysis to assist Global Supply Managers (GSMs) with sourcing decisions and cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive tactical cost savings through supplier engagement, quote comparisons, pricing analysis, and identification of commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate material readiness for prototype, engineering validation, and production builds.
• Partner with Planning and Manufacturing teams to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
• Track long-lead materials and work closely with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure suppliers meet procurement process requirements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, receiving concerns, and supplier-related execution challenges.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams regarding supplier commitments, shortages, material availability, and delivery risks.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination.

Buyer II managing procurement tasks for electronics components at Agility Robotics

Buyer II at Agility Robotics managing procurement for electronics including PCBAs and sensors. Ensuring material availability and engaging suppliers for optimal performance.

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