Buyer Planner
1 week ago
Actalent is seeking a buyer/planner to work ONSITE IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Works as a commodity manager for Indirect Material & MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) commodities, setting and executing commodity strategies. Responsible for purchasing a variety of types of parts, managing simple and complex purchase requests, RFQs, price and contract term negotiations and sourcing decisions. Negotiates strategic long-term goals and plans with our major suppliers in order to reduce cost, maximize inventory turns, shorten lead-times and increase efficiency in the business.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to lead and/or execute sourcing projects.
- Solicits quotations from current and new suppliers. Verifies current drawing revisions and/or Statements of Work (SOW) are sent to suppliers and coordinates resolution of any technical questions between the supplier and Engineering/Quality and other requisitioning departments.
- Prepares, evaluates and makes recommendations related to cost savings projects and new product programs.
- Tracks commodity pricing and develops pricing analyses as input to price negotiations
- Coordinates with Global Purchasing counterparts in Germany and Switzerland to solicit quotations and participate in global sourcing decisions.
- Aids in the development of Supply Agreements and develops strategic pricing, inventory and delivery plans with major suppliers
- Negotiates commercial issues with suppliers
- Interfaces with Quality Assurance department to assure suppliers are reacting appropriately to quality issues.
- Leads quality and delivery improvement projects with North American suppliers. Issues Supplier Corrective Action Requests for repeat or important delivery or quality nonconformities and follows up with suppliers to ensure effective measures are put in place to prevent future occurrences
- Develops new suppliers to meet Busch supplier standards for quality, cost, delivery and partnership
- Maintains contact with suppliers, provides feedback regarding performance and cost initiatives. Coordinates with suppliers regarding visits to the Busch facilities and visits to supplier facilities
- Aids Procurement Buyers in issuing purchase orders as needed and maintains pricing in LN systems
- Aids Purchasing Planner with escalated expediting needs.
Skills needed to be successful in this role:
- Responsible for purchasing a variety of types of parts, managing simple and complex purchase requests, RFQs, price and contract term negotiations and sourcing decisions. Negotiates strategic long-term goals and plans with our major suppliers in order to reduce cost, maximize inventory turns, shorten lead-times and increase efficiency in the business.
- 2 years of purchasing experience of a tactical nature in Indirect Material & MRO: Required
- Awareness/understanding of legal aspects of business, purchasing, ethics: Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)
- Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): Required
- Experience with SAP: Strongly Preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Required
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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