Procurement Buyer

The Procurement Buyer is positioned at the interface between company
engineering teams and the industries that supply R&D equipment.
We are responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as
recommending product innovations based on improving technology. The position
requires an interest in market dynamics, negotiation and pricing, manufacturing
processes, on time delivery, vendor management and risk mitigation.

Description
Develop a nuanced understanding of the electronic components landscape to forecast
industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and
supplier power within core materials markets and use industry dynamics to company
advantage. Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing.
Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that
meet company performance criteria and secure on time delivery for R&D commodities.
Collaborate across the organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the
ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively
identify potential supply issues that can affect engineering strategy and manufacturing
schedule . Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes
and costs, reverse logistics, and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence
company new technologies roadmap and sourcing decisions.
Assess and mitigate risks of
the business.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and
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Agreements.
Coordinate with cross functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and on
time delivery.
Deep knowledge of the semiconductors market and electronic components
manufacturers and distributers as well as lab equipment vendors.
Working with Contract Manufacturers and understanding the internal operation procedures.
Develop and implement efficiencies, practices and procedures to support the dynamic
requirements of the R&D department.
Sourcing for R&D dynamic needs.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sudden setbacks
Negotiations skills
Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment
Ability to make quick decisions
Thrive on knowledge and the ability to learn quickly
Interest in technology and/or operations (experience preferred but not required)
English - fluent
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in purchasing Electronic Components
Ability to interface with senior management
Team player, excellent people skills, ability to work in multi-tasking environment
Proficient in MS-Excel

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of Electronic Components procurement - required.
BA/BSc in Industrial Engineering/Management/ Economics/ Logistics or similar - required
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