Sr. Buyer

Descripción y detalle de las actividades

Closely with the with the assigned suppliers to negotiate agreements as required, improving supplier quality, participating in supplier selection and development activities, and establishing purchase contracts governing assigned suppliers. Emphasis is on selection and management of vendors to provide SMP with the highest levels of quality at the lowest landed cost while insuring adequate capacity, on-time delivery, and commitment to continuous improvement. The scope includes supporting current products as well as new product development. Participates in development of commodity strategy for required commodities. This includes participation in supplier classifications based upon standard rating process and successfully execute the strategy (including capital required, cost out, inflation, currency and risk). Evaluates social, economic, and governmental information to determine the risks and opportunities regarding global sourcing (i.e., tariffs, dumping duties, exchange rates, etc.). Decides/participates in supplier selection for material/component requirements. Work with all other Departments to assure SMP’s customer approval on a timely basis. Completes negotiations with suppliers regarding price, terms, quality, tooling, etc. Develop and negotiate supply agreements when needed. Negotiate consignment and/or Kanban set up with supply base to assist with inventory days on hand. Participates in the activities (supplier approval process, specification/print development when necessary, etc.) during supplier start-up. Coordinate cost estimating and design parameters for new projects and products. Coordinates the exchange of technical information regarding product and product processing with adequate safeguards for confidentiality. Negotiates resolution (as required) of SMP claims (i.e., cost, time, rework, scrap, and labor, sorting charges) with suppliers regarding non-conforming material. Participates in teams working towards continuous process improvements, elimination of waste, simultaneous engineering, and advanced product quality planning...