Lead Buyer MRO **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Maintain daily interaction with supply base to insure the use of current information regarding open PO’s, current lead times, pricing, etc. + Minimizes risk to the company and customers by utilizing data-based business analysis to select suppliers / manufacturers when purchasing materials for production and NPI. + Responsible for creating/executing PO’s according to the MRP Planned Orders and Requisition procedure, with competitive pricing that maintains company’s profitability and success. + Identifies / develops new suppliers to improve supply chain (pricing, delivery, etc). + Approves invoices for payment within department procedural guidelines. + Expedites delivery of goods to users when needed and uses alternate suppliers or sources if necessary. + Works with supply chain management to establish goals for cost savings and executes plans to achieve them. + Utilizes MRP action messages on a weekly basis to place new orders and/or reschedule expedite, or cancel existing PO’s. + Responsible for maintaining MRP data for open PO’s related to promise dates, pricing, quantities, expedites, etc. + Inventory Control + Manages and coordinates related supplier updates for ERP system with regard to pricing; lead time, minimum order quantities, specification change notices or other information. + Works with Quality Assurance group on related MRB's and takes responsibility for coordinating the corrective action process with suppliers. + Partners with the Accounting Department to resolve any accounts payable issues. + Works with other members of the materials team to create and maintain department KPI’s and reports (PPV, late report, expedite list, etc). + Direct Supplier and Commodity management for a specific number of Commodities/Suppliers. + Representing the section at internal meetings and presenting Purchasing performance achievements + Management and coordination of purchasing activities with relation to Cost, Inventory reduction and Delivery and Quality + Coordinating and managing with Quality personnel, resolutions to Supplier Quality concerns, ensuring timely and effective containment and long-term resolution of each concern + Personnel Supervision: Sr Buyers and Buyers. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor degree in Engineering or Administration + 5 year of experience in the position, preferable in Maquiladora environment within an electronics manufacturing environment. + Bilingual + Working knowledge of kanban and supplier managed inventories is a plus. + High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum) + Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base. + Proven track record of controlling and reducing inventory on hand and Excess and Obsolete. + Able to bring a new dimension to procurement activities. + Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques. + Experience of Purchasing bespoke, manufactured parts including scheduled deliveries. + Experience of working with MRP systems is essential. + Experience of outsourcing to low cost countries. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** + Ability to develop constructive and effective working relationships within and outside the organization. + Strong leadership skills + “Hands on” approach to all tasks + Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results + Versatile, tenacious and people orientated + Result orientated and confident + Proven appreciation of customer service expectations and cost demands of business + Commercial and financial acumen + Sets priorities taking into account short and long-term needs of the business