Buyer II

Responsible for the procurement of materials, inventory management and supply chain duties to ensure efficient delivery of product in order to meet customer delivery schedule. Position must be responsive and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Source a wide variety of commodities to extremely tight schedules.
• Establish strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Coordinate and track projects to meet or exceed customer requirements.

• Recognize potential problems and advise procurement management of recommended action on major purchase cost increases, delivery changes, technical and quality problems.
• Advises all interested parties regarding conditions affecting material availability and prices so that they may plan accordingly.
• Prepares a variety of reports as required to support materials management function

• Negotiate best pricing taking into account quality and delivery requirements
• Complies with and ensures department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Complies with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.
• Other duties as required.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Oracle or similar ERP platform.
• Certified Purchasing Management (CPM) is Preferred
• Ability to effectively interface with internal departments.
• Ability to write, review and manage subcontracts as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field desired

Experience: 3 to 5 years of purchasing/materials management experience, preferably working in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment

Security: All positions are in a secured DoD site which requires all candidates to be US persons (US Citizens or Permanent Resident). May be required to obtain security clearance.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% / Minimal

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.