TrellisWare Technologies
SeniorBuyer–StrategicSourcing
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“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
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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