Title : Senior Buyer
Duration : 12 months
Location : Pleasanton, CA (Onsite)
About :
This position will be in Procurement and support a variety of typical Supply Chain activity on NPI projects (PO development & tracking, etc...) but will have a heavy focus on supporting software SoW's and licensing POs.
Responsibilities :
- Purchases raw materials, sub-assemblies, products and services in conformance with approved purchase orders at the lowest cost consistent with considerations for quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
- Provides support for all basic aspects of purchasing including but not limited to vendor negotiations, vendor analysis, cost reductions, utilization of the purchasing system, expedition of orders and vendor relations.
- Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.
- Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Qualification :
May require a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. High School diploma required.BS degree preferred.