Buyer III – Carlisle Interconnect Technologies – Carlsbad, CA

SUMMARY

  • Responsible for planning and procuring supplies, raw materials, services and equipment required to support manufacturing in a fast-paced environment. Supply chain activities using sound ethics and business practices

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Develop, coordinate and maintain sourcing strategies
  • Develop suppliers, maintaining relationships and communications, and coordinating projects related to products, pricing, quality, inventory, audits and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and quality to determine best materials in most cost efficient and timely manner to support planning and production
  • Select and/or recommend suppliers based upon analysis and monitor their performance
  • Develop, coordinate and maintain pricing and purchasing strategies
  • Review supplier bids/quotes and negotiate terms to ensure lowest cost of acquisition, including price, delivery, quality and responsiveness
  • Develop, coordinate and maintain stocking strategies
  • Collaborate with inventory department to improve inventory control principles, processes and the impact of inventory to the financial health of the company
  • Develop ways and means to maximize buying efficiency and minimize risks
  • Develop and manage analytical tools as needed
  • Communicate market trends, identified risks and strategic developments with senior management
  • Process orders, change orders and order acknowledgements as needed using MRP system and related ancillary data sources and analyses developed for this activity, including other databases and spreadsheets
  • Maintain records and systems consistent with a professional approach to purchasing activities. Drive ERP utilization and health as catalyst to business performance.
  • Participate in process improvement activities, Kaizen, Sigma Activities and other special projects as assigned
  • Regular and predictable on-site attendance

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage team of direct reports to coordinate purchasing activities. Direct Reports can be across multiple facilities.
  • Instruct and train direct reports in strategic initiatives to drive results and coach team for strategic development and growth
  • Encourage team collaboration between functional departments and development

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • xtensive and specialized knowledge of commodities, market pricing, and purchasing practices
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in both oral and written form
  • Professional appearance and attitude. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
  • Self-directed with effective decision-making skills and judgment resulting in positive outcomes
  • Demonstrated ERP, MRP and computer skills
  • Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills
  • Able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a high pace and responsive environment.
  • Possess a sense of urgency to meet customer expectations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Materials or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible purchasing or materials experience in an electronic manufacturing environment

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain industry certifications as applicable to position and value stream that is supported.

Preference for Apics Certifications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Spanish beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
  • Occasional sitting
  • Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions, and required usage of both hands as needed
  • Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds
  • pecific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
  • Hearing and speaking
  • Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, gripping, and crouching or stooping

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal physical risks involved. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses are required for the job when in the manufacturing areas

TRAVEL

5 – 35%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Purchasing/Material: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Company’s website:

  • https://providienmedical.com/medical-injection-molding/

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