Senior Technical Buyer

Pay Range: $40.00hr - $45.00hr

Job Overview:

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for operations. Responsible for buying goods and services for use by the organization.

Must-Have Skills:

• New Product Development / Technical Sourcing: Supplier selection, product development support, cost, quality, and timeline management.
• Supplier Negotiation: Vendor negotiations, supplier agreements, and contracts.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks.
• Cost & Financial Experience: Cost targets, Should Cost analysis/tools, and financial decision-making for sourcing.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or in finance/business.

Required Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience. Practical experience is prioritized over exact year counts.

Candidate Profile:

Someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.

Qualifications:

CPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional) preferred.

Responsibilities:

Exercises independent judgment with little to no direction from supervisor.

• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Represent the organization in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to organizational policy.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Expert ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data.
• Expert ability to accurately document and record information.
• Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Expert knowledge of supply chain management.
• Proficiency with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.