Job Overview
Reporting to Sourcing Manager, the Buyer Coordinator role is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and supply chain strategies to support ongoing customer RFP’s.
Develop and keep records / files pertaining to supplier qualifications and work closely with the Proposals team to address customer questions / concerns within AMI Network RFP’s.
The Buyer Coordinator will be called upon to manage supplier onboarding & maintenance, grow the supplier base, drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and collaborate internally to achieve desired business outcomes.
Requires a solid foundation of function skills and knowledge in relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts
A Day In The Life
- Identify, validate, and support onboarding of new suppliers / vendors both domestically and internationally
- Maintain relationships and performance of existing suppliers and take action as the need arises.
- Liaison between sales, suppliers, and operations to ensure the customer’s needs are met on a timely basis.
- Assist in the resolution of supplier quality and payment issues with both internal departments and the supplier.
- Identify sources of supply, seek out the lowest total cost alternatives and develop solid working relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contracts and agreements.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Bachelors Degree
- 3-5 years of purchasing and / or manufacturing environment experience.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong experience working with MRP systems; SAP highly preferred.
- Must be a team player.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
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Competencies
Planning, Organizing, and Decision MakingBuilding Relationships and NetworksCommunicating and InfluencingCustomer FocusEnabling ExecutionInitiative and DriveInnovation and Change