Purchasing Buyer - Electronics

Purchasing Buyer - Electronics

This position will function to provide support to the Commodity Purchasing department.

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position :

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, master purchase agreements, changes in process, terms, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers.
• Detailed quotation analysis and negotiation for all cost drivers.
• Support the launch of new programs, including negotiating and price establishment of prototype / trial materials.
• Evaluate new supplier performance and information.
• Approve requisitions and monitor invoicing for variances and suppliers for performance.
• Support preparation of annual budget plans (including purchases, manpower, expenses, etc.) for each location and all assigned components and suppliers working with manufacturing plant site purchasing members to finalize total budget plan by plant.
• Support development and standardization of processes in conjunction with AWA systems & processes and manufacturing plant needs for all Commodity assigned components (including strategy, negotiation tactics, processes, policies, etc.)
• In conjunction with management, lead activities for Commodity purchasing to :

Develop forms, processes, and systems for Commodity central purchasing,

Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities

Essential Skills and Experience :

Beneficial Skills and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing supply chain management is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill.