TrellisWare Technologies
SeniorBuyer–StrategicSourcing
“Senior Buyer – Strategic Sourcing at TrellisWare Technologies. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Procurement. Lead strategic sourcing activities. Develop sourcing strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure continuity of supply; Improve supplier performance; Enhance cohesiveness; Maintain team morale; Self-improvement; Talent development; Impact successful outcome
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
U. S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Security clearance, Physical demands
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 7–10 years procurement experience, Experience sourcing technical products, Experience in supplier negotiations, Experience in supplier relationship management, Experience in supplier development, Experience in supplier performance tracking, Experience with supplier KPIs, Experience with supplier scorecards, Experience with performance improvement initiatives, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Experience translating data into insights, Attention to detail, Organization skills, Follow-through skills, Ability to balance strategic and tactical, Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Prioritization skills, Effective execution skills, Effective decision making skills, U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Nice to Have
Master's degree, APICS CPIM certification, APICS CPSM certification, APICS CPM certification, Similar professional certification, Experience in electronics CM environment, Experience in electronics OEM environment
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic sourcing activities
Develop sourcing strategies
Execute sourcing strategies
Build supplier relationships
Manage supplier relationships
Strengthen supplier relationships
Negotiate commercial terms
Negotiate supply agreements
Monitor market trends
Monitor supplier conditions
Monitor capacity constraints
Monitor material risks
Develop mitigation plans
Evaluate prospective suppliers
Drive supplier performance management
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Implement cost reduction opportunities
Identify value improvement opportunities
Implement value improvement opportunities
Identify risk mitigation opportunities
Implement risk mitigation opportunities
Identify alternate sourcing opportunities
Implement alternate sourcing opportunities
Partner cross-functionally
Prepare purchase orders
Execute purchase orders
Resolve supplier issues
Translate data into insights
Provide recommendations
Support collaborative team environment
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with engineering; Cross-functionally with operations; Cross-functionally with planning; Cross-functionally with quality; Cross-functionally with finance; Cross-functionally with project teams; Collaborative team environment
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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