Buyer

Duration:6+ Months

Location: West Palm Beach, FL-33410

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible to deliver against cost management targets and provide support to the Site in several activities, including but not limited to:

Collaborating with operations to define material and service needs

Negotiating and managing purchase orders to meet site demands

Maintaining supplier performance (OTD, Fill Rate and Quality)

Ensuring adherence to internal procurement performance expectations

Identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities

Providing information and analysis for make/buy decisions

Developing and managing purchasing cost savings opportunities

Negotiating supplier agreements

Assisting Global Sourcing leadership with defined projects and executing strategic sourcing initiatives

Supporting Site Planning to ensure RM inventory levers (Kanban, min/max, etc..) remain current and accurate

Ensuring supplier lead-time accuracy in demand system

Aligning payment terms

Maintaining an in-depth understanding of key supplier business & financial risks.

Qualifications:

The Buyer has responsibility and has accountability for assisting in the business process, cost management, initiating and executing strategic sourcing initiatives at a site level.

Position requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field,

3+ years' experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment

Strong Excel skills and ability to work in a large matrix environment.