What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Sierra Instruments?
Purchase materials, supplies and services (commodity responsibilities include raw materials, semi-finished products and finished goods such as circuit boards, machined parts and MRO)
With key partners in scheduling and manufacturing, create sourcing plans that support Sierra’s revenue plan.
Qualify vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate pricing/terms for both purchased goods and services
Support product development by sourcing sample and prototype materials
Source new suppliers to reduce cost and lead time
Consistently maximize savings and inventory turns
Manage blanket POs and consignment inventory
Negotiate price, delivery and payment terms
Review MRP planned orders and exception reports to determine material requirements and
Coordinate with business functional areas to obtain information, resolve problems and identify purchasing requirements for new and redesigned products and services
Coordinate and assist with departmental project management initiatives
Assist with quality management directives and the processing of non-conforming materials
Assist with metric and report management, as needed
Track supplier performance via scorecards
Maintain and update all departmental Standard Operating Procedures; Ensure Departmental compliance
Create, review and monitor both exception and progress reports
Assist with coordination of cost-saving initiatives
Perform any other duties or responsibilities, as assigned
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