Location: Dallas, TX 75247
Post Date: 04/26/2024
Technical BuyerPosition SummaryProcures engineered materials and products, manages relationships with suppliers, and assists with the development of procurement strategy to meet production schedules and cost-saving goals.Technical Buyer Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Purchases approved engineered materials and products to meet MRP-generated requirements or purchase requisitions
- Analyzes the MRP Order Action Report on a daily basis in order to determine requirements and uses this to make quantity buy decisions while also considering cost, forecasts, and other inputs as needed.
- Maintains the integrity of information in the system by ensuring all materials purchased have the correct cost, lead time, manufacturer’s part number, safety stock levels, and any other applicable information.
- Makes any changes to the system as directed by the Materials Manager and maintains accurate delivery dates in the system for all purchased materials
- Expedites materials as required by analyzing past due purchase orders and seeks manager approval for any additional costs that may be incurred as a result of the expediting activity
- Assists the Materials Manager in the RFQ process for annual purchasing agreements and assists in the negotiation process
- Works directly with Engineering on new designs, recommends which suppliers to use based on the complexity of the design and overall expected volumes, and acts as the interface with suppliers
- Creates and updates reports as needed by the Materials Manager
- Coordinates the qualification of new vendors
- Maintains the purchase order files and file storage
- Assists in the resolution of accounting discrepancies
- Arranges the return of rejected material
- All other duties assigned
Technical Buyer Qualifications and Experience Requirements
- 2 – 4 (two to four) years of buying experience, specifically with contract manufacturers of printed wiring assemblies, custom fabricated sheet metal, and custom-designed electrical components (such as custom transformers and inductors).
- Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
- Ability to read and understand source control drawings and mechanical drawings
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and with inter-company personnel and suppliers
- Must possess good organizational skills and be able to handle multiple tasks in a high-stress/deadline environment
- Must be computer proficient, with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Must have a working knowledge of MRP systems
- Ability to work overtime during peak workload conditions
- Must maintain attention to detail and follow through on all work
- Should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be a US Citizen or possess Permanent Legal Resident status
Technical Buyer EducationMust have completed a two-year associate degree or have equivalent experience and certificationsTechnical Buyer Physical RequirementsMust be able to see, hear, file, sit, and keyboard for hours consecutively and speak, understand, and write English.
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