Senior Buyer

 Detailed Job expectations     
Work closely with internal customers and other departments (R&D, Finance, logistics, planning, QA, MFG and Engineering) to source  materials that meet technical requirements, quality, timely deliveries and cost budget.     
Ensure clear requirements definition of purchases.      
Ability to translate the requirements into detailed forecast and determine supply methodology.      
Identify potential new suppliers.      
Negotiate with suppliers to obtain  quotations, prices and delivery times.      
Identify cost reduction opportunities  and implement as necessary to meet cost goals.      
Expedite with suppliers for timely delivery of material at site.      
Be the focal point for the suppliers and  lead the business side.      
Works across multiple countries and  businesses.      
Typically interacts with suppliers’ management.      
Drive purchasing business process and metrics improvement 
 
Detailed Knowledge and Skills Required  
Solid purchasing and negotiation  knowledge.     
Highly organized and able to work under pressure and solving complex problems.      
Fluent English.      
Good interpersonal skills in communicating with internal and external parties.      
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.      
Strong understanding of procurement  processes.      
Experience with using of ERP systems and office tools (Excel, Word).  
 
Experience:  
7+ years of experience in component  purchasing and complex process.      
Diverse experience in multiply  technologies and industries     
Experience working in Global Organization – clear advantage     
Experience in Medical devices or industry – Advantage      
Work at and/or with assembly/contract Manufacturing suppliers – Advantage      
Experience with lab support – advantage  
 
Education:  
Relevant academic education in economics, business, legal or engineering