What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Fender?
We are searching for a Buyer to join our team in Corona, CA. In the role of Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing assigned materials at the lowest cost for the quantity, quality, and delivery required subject to review and guidance of the Purchasing Supervisor. Produce adherence schedules, shortage reports and monitor assigned product lines to achieve Marketing schedule requirements.Essential Functions : Purchase requirements for assigned materials from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead time to prevent material shortagesNegotiate prices and provide competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure the lowest cost for specific materialsAnalyze and evaluate quotations submitted by potential suppliers to ensure the quality, quantity, delivery, terms and cost are acceptable.Expedite solution of any problems that arise in relation to delivery date, quality, quantity, and cost of purchased commoditiesNegotiate settlements with suppliers on any problems that have caused company losses (poor quality, delivery delays, etc.)Recommend cost savings improvements through changes of purchasing systems, sources, quality.Meet with existing suppliers in order to evaluate their services and products to seek out cost reductions, quality improvement, or new productsCommunicate problem areas or market conditions that could have a significant effect on production schedules to Purchasing SupervisorPerform MPS maintenance for assigned product linePrepare production schedules and monitor monthly adherenceRelease work orders to the factory to meet production schedule objectivesCreate, distribute and monitor shortage report for assigned product lineAdditional duties as assigned Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Business management preferred3 years procurement experienceMust be familiar with the supplier’s product and production processes, supplier order handling, shipping capabilities, and personnelBusiness Knowledge, Skill Requirements, and Desired AttributesAbility to make decisions and work under pressure with minimal supervisionMS Office and SAP experience in a multi-production environmentEffective skills financial, market and vendor analysisAPICS certification a plus
