Buyer
We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.
Work with manufacturing department to obtain all materials for production of customer orders. Contact, vet, score, negotiate and purchase from vendors to ensure production receives components for on-time manufacturing and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, sourcing, and relationship maintenance of XP supplier base for direct and component materials.
- Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and request for quotes to suppliers.
- Expedite the delivery of purchased items to meet customer required delivery schedules.
- Work diligently with Engineering department to develop mechanisms whichwill improve quality, provide realistic schedules, standardize processes and reduce costs.
- Evaluate and develop alternative sources to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services to support the business needs.
- Maintain metrics on performance, on time delivery, price, and quality of product.
- Comply with XP’s purchasing policies and procedures.
- Works closely with planning, receiving, warehouse, production, and vendors to obtain needed materials, on time.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of material purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS Office, SAP, MRP and ERP.
- Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment a plus.
- Work under minimal supervision with the demonstrated ability to establish priorities, plan workload and establish commitment for task completion.
- Able to make decisions without hesitation and get things done timely with sense of urgency.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required to develop positive internal and external working relationships.
- Comfortable multi-tasking and able to deliver results under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Strong customer service, negotiating and analytical skills.
- Prior supplier assessment experience including quality, price, and delivery performance.
XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
- Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability and individual performance)
- Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
- Mental Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
- 13 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
- Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Veterinary Pet Insurance
- Company Social Events held throughout the year
- A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Supply Chain -
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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