TrellisWare Technologies

SeniorBuyerStrategicSourcing

$95–115k San Diego, California, United States
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

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

Full Job Description

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo. Our Operations Team is seeking an on-site Senior Buyer – Strategic Sourcing. You would be responsible for sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and procurement execution for critical electronics and ruggedized hardware used in advanced wireless communications systems. This is an on-site role for a procurement professional who brings strong experience in electronics, defense, aerospace, or other advanced manufacturing environments and can operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels. In this role, you will lead sourcing and supplier management activities for technically complex commodities, working closely with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and program teams. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of supply, improving supplier performance. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare’s deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people. The essential duties and responsibilities include: Lead strateg

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