Position Summary:

The Purchasing Buyer will be responsible for commodity strategy, quotation activities, selecting qualified suppliers, seeking alternate suppliers, supplier negotiations (price, schedules, and terms & conditions), documentation, write-up, and post-award management regarding Long Term Agreements, warranty, etc. The Purchasing Buyer will work with Engineering to identify and qualify new suppliers to meet customer requirements on new and existing programs.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Release PO’s/Blankets.
2. Manage LTA agreements
3. Negotiate items and receive discounts based on MOQ’s or yearly commitments.
4. Setup standard shipment method.
5. Ensure proper system setup for purchased items.
6. Run make/buy opportunities.
7. Construct and manage RFQ’s for quoting.
8. Review performance on suppliers and work to bring in new alternate suppliers.
9. Work with engineering, as needed, for new or alternate parts.
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