Job Description
We’re Hiring!
Our key client is hiring and looking to add a Senior Buyer (NPI Sourcing) to their team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested.
Pay Rate : $65.00-$72.00 / hour on W2
Work Type : Onsite - Santa Clara, CA 95051
Duration : 6-month contract (with possible extension)
Job Overview :
- Accountable for procuring materials, components, and equipment in the new product introduction.
- Gathers quotations, knows key supplier capabilities, and matches those capabilities to new designs and project schedules.
- Tracks and updates orders, delivery commitments, and inventory receipts inside and outside MRP.
- Ensures adequate supply in place for production ramp-up of new products.
- Works in partnership with Strategic Sourcing to ensure the appropriate supplier strategy is utilized for new product release and scale-up to production.
- Establish material requirements from engineering, and new product build schedules, and maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Evaluate supplier reliability and work with Supplier Development Engineering and Strategic Sourcing to develop new supply sources as needed.
- Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned new products and projects.
- Ensures materials availability for production release in time to meet project schedules.
- Works as a key member of a high-performance team.
Key Responsibilities :
Uses developed forecasts and proper planning techniques to ensure that optimal inventory levels are available to meet engineering and production ramp-up requirements.Applies extensive new product introduction / R&D purchasing experience to minimize material run times and ensure on-time delivery of material to provide help with NPI project schedules.Works with engineering to assist suppliers in developing efficient fabrication processes.Identifies second sources for critical components as necessaryParticipates in the continuous improvement of current systems and processes.Works with Strategic Sourcing to identify and qualify new supplier resources.Identifies potential supplier capacity issues and works in conjunction with Strategic Sourcing to resolve these issues and ensure no impact on project schedules.Creates, updates, and publishes project material cost models.Quickly and proactively, resolves and / or escalates issues related to delivery, supplier performance, quality, or cost.Ensures and maintains the accuracy of all applicable reports, purchase orders, component item master information, etc.Work with engineering and production control to ensure BOMs are accurate and will function in a production environment.Provides direction and / or effectively delegates critical tasks as needed.Be a functional, productive member of a high-performance team.Qualifications :
10-12 years of experience in supply chain management of which a minimum with specific expertise in new product introduction (NPI), R&D, and / or engineering environments with a demonstrated successful track record of increasing responsibility.Minimum BS in business, mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent education / experience.Must have significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel (advanced skills preferred), and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP and Agile.MS Office skills (MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Charts, and filtering)Experience working with engineers and manufacturing resources for prototype parts procurement, pilot activities, and production launch of new products.Ability to enjoy and work effectively in a fast-paced, chaotic environment of constant change.Ability to manage change quickly and gracefully.Experience with and functional knowledge of the manufacturing processes utilized by the suppliers of mechanical components (precision machining, sheet metal, plastic injection molding, and other plastics processes, etc.), contract manufacturing, OEM, cables, PCA, etc.Familiar with project management techniques for new product introduction.ECO implementation experience is required.Familiarity with contract and cost negotiation techniques.Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.Ability to communicate at both high (strategic) and detailed (tactical) levels and the ability to know when one or the other is appropriate. Diplomacy and “grace under fire” are a must.Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to proactively follow up on areas of responsibility on time.Ability to perform repetitive computer data entry and place phone calls for 50 % of the workday.Ability to move across the factory, move materials, transfer packages up to 35 lbs., and read and have a basic knowledge of engineering drawings.Raise PBC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Raise PBC is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
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Salary : $65 - $72
