Buyer

Perform the acquisition of complex materials, products and services, consistent with the target of cost, time and quality (in the U.S. and Europe this is as part of a CIO Team). Support the Senior Buyer in execution of supply chain activities in a project environment (Cost Validation, Sourcing Strategy, Procurement, Timing, Financial Controller)

RESPONSIBILITIES / OUTPUT
? Support the creation of the sourcing plan and the project budget during the Planning phase of a project.
? Support the communication of material forecasting and long lead items to central purchasing and suppliers.
? Support the execution of the sourcing plan and adherence to the project budget, including the negotiation and coordination of on-time delivery of materials and products.
? Prepare quotations, technical specifications, solicit bids and analyze quotes.
? Negotiation based upon assigned target (timing, quality, prices); coordinate internal and external line up meetings.
? Suggest supplier, prepare recommendation and submit package for approval in accordance with sourcing policy.
? Issue Purchase Orders according to the contractual rules and company policies.
? Pursue and negotiate recovery costs.
? Responsible for material returns and cancellations as well as NCR management for purchasing related activities.
? Support estimating activity during the proposal phase of a project.
? Support collection of data and development of financial and "work-in progress" reports for project purchases. ? Support supplier scouting activities. SKILLS Negotiation skills Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft Office applications Cost Analysis & financial knowledge (basic accounting, analytical skills, commodity market pricing, financial reporting) Purchasing Contract Terms & Conditions and terminology Project scheduling (planning systems / processes)

SKILLS
? Negotiation skills
? Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft Office applications
? Cost Analysis & financial knowledge (basic accounting, analytical skills, commodity market pricing, financial reporting)
? Purchasing Contract Terms & Conditions and terminology Project scheduling (planning systems / processes)

CHARACTERISTICS
? Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements ways to make tasks or processes more efficient.
? Teamwork: Collaborates with and supports fellow team members to accomplish overall objectives of the group.
? Time Management: Organizes and plans their work so they may complete tasks effectively and on a timely basis.
? To be an "internal point of reference": Considered a "subject matter" expert willing to provide knowledge to support others.
? Responsible: Holds themselves and others accountable to carry forward an assignment to successful completion.
? Customer Oriented: Listens to the needs of the customer (internal / external) and responds in a timely and concise manner