Sr. Buyer

Position:
Sr. Buyer

Location:
Brooklyn Heights, OH

Position Summar

yThis purchasing position is responsible for vendor selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for electrical and mechanical production materials and services. This position will be focused on identifying and working with potential suppliers for battery energy storage components and materials
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These products and services are to be secured with a focus on total cost (price/cost, quality, and delivery levels) consistent with company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning and delivery scheduling of materials, as needed

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Essential Job Functio**

• nsIdentify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers across national and international markets to ensure a reliable and cost-efficient supply chai
• n.Represent purchasing on various project teams consisting of Systems and Development Engineering, Sales, and Quality Contr
• olProvide follow-up information to company teams to reduce designs of products entering obsolescen
• ceAssist the Procurement Manager in the establishment and development of relationships with key suppliers and participate in major negotiations to ensure agreements are made which meet the companies' business nee
• dsGenerate and maintain complete and accurate purchasing records to facilitate future purchasing decisio
• nsResponsible for the purchase and on-time delivery of project and commodity requiremen
• tsEvaluate quotations, negotiate purchase price, elect final supplier and place purchase order of engineering-approved componen
• tsWork with suppliers to understand and communicate blueprint interpretations to eliminate receiving non-conforming produc
• tsNegotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum price, highest quality and required delive
• ryManage and evaluate supplier performance to assure that procurement meets cost, quality and 100% on time delive
• ryAnalyze tariff impact on business and identify supply sources that provide the most cost-effective solution without compromising quality of materia
• lsUnderstand and communicate quality requirements to the supplier to ensure compliance to these requiremen
• tsImplement supplier performance management systems, including KPIs and scorecards, to assess supplier reliability and efficien
• cyReview purchase orders to verify that specs, drawings and revision levels are referenc
• edAssist accounting on invoice discrepancies to ensure timely payment to the suppli
• erCommunicate and work with support organizations to ensure all requirements, such as certifications, test reports and miscellaneous documentation are incorporated into the purchase ord
• erIdentify areas of improvement of purchasing methods and cost-effective purchasing; identify daily PO releases having savings opportunities and economies of order placeme
• ntApply knowledge of electrical and mechanical components to identify or investigate errors in PO releas

esEducation/License Requiremen

• tsBachelor's degree with emphasis in business administration, supply chain, economics, and/or engineering preferr
• edCandidates with appropriate experience will also be consider

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Experience Requireme**

• ntsA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible purchasing and material control experience in Energy or renewable energy indus
• tryPrevious experience in an electrical/mechanical systems environment prefer
• redSAP experience a p
• lusStrong negotiation skills and experience managing global suppliers and contra

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Competen**

• ciesProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook requ
• iredAbility to read and interpret bluepr
• intsWell organized and detail orie
• ntedGood math and problem-solving sk
• illsExcellent communication skills (written, listening, and ver
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• al) Flexibility and ability to think and react quickly to changing Purchasing requirem
• entsDemonstrated emotional intelligence, trust and integrity, high ethical standards and interpersonal compet
• enceCreative problem-solving ability, proactive, self-sta
• rterAbility to develop and maintain positive vendor relations

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