Mid-Level, Senior
Senior Buyer
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Adhere to purchasing policies and practices to ensure highest quality, appropriate inventory levels, timely delivery, and competitive cost from suppliers.
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Develop and lead in the execution of strategic sourcing plans to support company objectives.
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Identify risks to SEL's supply chain and report to manager with plan(s) to mitigate risks; including overall market trends, capacity constraints, commodity risks, and business conditions for manufacturers and suppliers.
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Develop supplier partnerships by identifying areas for improvement, escalating issues to manager along with corrective action plans, and executing corrective action plans in accordance with World Class Manufacturing principles.
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Role model for business professionalism, purchasing fundamentals, time management, data analysis, supply chain management, supplier development, cost reduction strategy development and negotiation techniques.
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Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
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Understand. Create. Simplify.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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B.A./B.S. degree in business, operations, or supply chain; or a combination of relevant education and experience
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Typically, 5 or more years of experience
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Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
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Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
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Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
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Background check results satisfactory to SEL
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Negative drug test result(s)
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
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Experience working with MRP/ERP systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of electronics technology, manufacturing methods and total quality process
Physical Requirements
None
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