Sr Buyer - Bethlehem PA
Sr Buyer - Bethlehem PA
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Sr. Buyer
You will be playing a key role in the EPD sourcing organization by purchasing highly technical complex and/or high value materials supplies or services. This position may provide work leadership for other Sourcing team members.
Location: Bethlehem PA
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge
Support with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
Evaluate bids select and recommend suppliers
Negotiate price delivery service and Terms and Conditions
Read/understand Purchase Orders and Terms and Conditions
Read/understand published pricing indices and learning curves
Manage supplier performance
Negotiate and settle damage claims rejections returns of materials over-shipments cancellations and engineering changes
Lead supplier visits and teleconferences
Grow and maintain an active bid-list for assigned commodities
Achieve advanced understanding of technical requirements for the products sourced
Work closely with Program Management Office to maintain EPD schedules
Comply with corporate policies procedures and underlying Federal State and or Local regulations concerning the purchase or shipments of goods materials and services
Report supplier performance to management as needed
Experience with Oracle ERP System or similar
Assist EPD Contracts Department with supplier proposals
Excellent written and verbal skills with suppliers and customers (internal and external)
Develop trusted relationships with Suppliers/Customers/Auditors
Teach/mentor other Sourcing team members
Assist Sourcing Management as necessary
Support supply-chain risk mitigation measures
Support Kaizen initiatives
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What You Bring
Must be a sole U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Administration Finance or Engineering
5-7 years of related Sourcing experience in commodities with rigorous quality requirements
CPSM CSCP APICS and Six Sigma certification is a plus
Previous government procurement experience and knowledge of FARs/DFARs highly desirable
Detail oriented
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships
Ability to think on your feet and make quality decisions
Result oriented
Ability to take initiative
Potential to develop Leadership skills
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
