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Buyer

Exyte
15 hours ago
On-site
Tualatin, OR, United States
Indeed

Discover your exciting role TheBuyeris responsible for the strategic and tactical procurement of raw materials, engineered components and services to support production. You will manage a complex commodity portfolio, lead supplier negotiations, and ensure 100% material availability while driving cost reductions and inventory optimization. Explore your tasks and responsibilities Strategic Sourcing: Identify and qualify new suppliers to ensure cost-effective and reliable sources, mitigating supply chain risks. Manage the full purchase order lifecycle from creation and acknowledgement through closure and invoice reconciliation. Negotiation Contracting: Lead negotiations for pricing, payment terms, and Service Agreements. Production Alignment: Analyze MRP requirements to generate and release purchase orders; coordinate with Production Planning to prevent stockouts. Supplier Performance: Manage supplier relationships through regular performance reviews and scorecards, focusing on On-Time Delivery (OTD) and quality. Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues (NCIs) and issue corrective action requests (SCARs). Build long-term partnerships with critical suppliers to foster collaboration on new products and cost-reduction projects. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production planning to prevent material shortages or excessive stock. Problem Resolution: Resolve non-conformance issues (NCRs) and invoice discrepancies by working with Quality and Accounts Payable teams. Systems Compliance: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor LN), maintaining accurate master data and purchasing records. Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and quality standards (ISO/AS9100). Show your expertise • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3–5 years of professional purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems Infor LN and SAP a plus Moderate Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables). Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) a plus. Ability to work under limited supervision and exercise judgment within defined procedures. Excellent verbal and written skills to interface with global suppliers and cross-functional internal teams. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment. Contact: You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application! For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Kendall Hadawi via E-Mail at kendall.hadawi@exyte.net. Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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