What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUYER position at BYD USA?
SUMMARY
The buyer manages and coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, parts, supplies.
The buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and / or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with plant engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
- Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
- Works closely with I-R strategic sourcing to advance enterprise-wide sourcing programs as appropriate.
- Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities; advises company activities with concurrence of a senior buyer and / or the director of purchasing.
- Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from a senior buyer or the director of purchasing for assigned responsibilities.
- Coordinates the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with MAPICS requirements or as arranged with requisitions.
- Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes / developments between company activities and suppliers.
- Organizes and implements with direction from a senior buyer and / or the director of purchasing strategies to accomplish small business and disadvantaged business sourcing programs consistent with company guidelines.
- Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality and / or delivery problems.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
- Strong communication, presentation and commodity leadership skills
- Well organized, self-motivated, and resourceful managing complex situations
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to effectively interface with cross functional teams and all levels of senior management
- Strong use of MS Office
COMPETENCIES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and calculator, ten key by touch.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk; or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL
Some travel is expected for this position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications Position Requirements