Senior Buyer in San Jose, California at Naprotek LLC

Job purpose

Ensure all Product/Material Supply activities meet Company policies. Manage and maintain the database to make sure all suppliers are dealt with in an ethical and responsible manner. Reduce lead-time and control cost by developing good Supplier relationships. Must be flexible to support a small company goal which may include other duties as assigned by management.

Duties and responsibilities

• Identify areas of company expenditures where cost savings can be realized and implement programs necessary to achieve these savings.

• Ultimately responsible to make sure that production/manufacturing has all of the material required to meet production schedules while minimizing inventory levels.

• Develop, train and ensure compliance to the Purchasing Policies and Procedures within the organization. Provide guidance and assistance to JR Buyers. Maintain and communicate changes in Supplier Information to keep the Manex system updated and current.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand verbal and written instructions in English. Must have computer skills, such as Windows, Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Materials Management, Purchasing experience required (experience in contract manufacturing a plus)

• Must have experience in dealing with continuous change process environment.

• Proficiency in data analysis and presenting information to Senior Management.

Additional Knowledge and Related Experience Requirement

• Requires 2 or more years of experience in Purchasing, new product purchasing and commodity purchasing environment. 2-3 years of college preferred.

• Requires 6 years(+) of knowledge of materials/purchasing policies and associated procedures, MRP, materials planning, production planning, ECN change process and business process flow development. College degree preferred.

• Require 8-12 years of Purchasing Management experience in a high volume, high product mix manufacturing environment. BA/BS degree preferred.