Buyer I - Largo, FL

Job Overview

Hubbell Power Systems
Beckwith Electric
6190 118th Ave N
Largo, FL  33773

Manages and coordinates the activities of purchasing electronic components, mechanical parts.  Obtains necessary purchases at lowest cost 
consistent with approved quality and delivery date. Recommends improvements in overall purchasing program which  will advance the interests of the organization. 

A Day In The Life

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Initiate requests for quotes (RFQ) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements. Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities, utilizing blankets orders.
Review requisitions and turn into POs. in SAP, obtain confirmations, enter into SAP.
Develop, coordinate, and manage on-going supplier relationships with key distributors/vendors.
Buyer will negotiate with suppliers on all conflicts and/or questions concerning pricing, delivery dates, quality and required packaging.  Verifies receipt of materials and approves invoices for payment as required. 

Handles procurements for build-to-print-parts after determining price and availability through formal and informal requests for quotes (RFQs) of components used to build product.

Expedite to an ever changing schedule.
Researches and provides constant feedback to department and management relative to material shortages and supplier’s capacity and capabilities. Work with Manager and Engineers to suggest
alternate components, due to excessive lead time or obsolescence.
Maintains proper inventory levels per order policy. Interacts with personnel throughout the site with frequent outside contacts to discuss/negotiate difficult technical problems.

Process non-conforming material requests (NCMR) and RMA requests with distributors/vendors, in a timely manner.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
Continually updating lead times and pricing in SAP.
Approves all purchases within a pre-determined limit.
Performs internal company audits in accordance with ISO-9000 standards
Due to interface with global suppliers (time zone differences), the desirable candidate will need to be flexible on the hours worked.
Works overtime on an as-needed basis.
Comply with all work rules, including but not limited to, the Company's safety and attendance policies.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Additional Qualifications

Strong negotiating skills. 
Work experience in an electronics manufacturing environment required.
Efficient organization and time-management skills
Six Sigma, APICS, CPIM . Certification is a plus.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (Kaizen, Kanban, Standard Work, 1-piece flow and 5’s)
Working knowledge of SAP Systems is a plus.
Proficient in procurement of actives (Integrated Circuits) and passive components. 
Proficient in the comprehension of Data Sheets of manufacturer specifications, specifically interpreting manufacturer’s part number and identifiers to determine if suitable as an alternate.

Ability to organize work, document and/or report concisely and accurately and be thorough in carrying out the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to handle multiple vendors/priorities with minimal supervision under challenging conditions
Demonstrates an active commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead Time.
Have effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of employees and management. High degree of confidence, objectivity, tact, diplomacy and ethical conduct is essential.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   Four year college or university degree in business or material management or equivalent experience.  4 plus years in a manufacturing environment with progressive responsibility.  

SKILLS  & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to identify electronic and mechanical components; familiarity with purchasing and inventory control procedure in a manufacturing environment; familiarity with a fully integrated computing system.
Negotiating and problem solving skills.  
Analytical skills.
Ability to read and understand blueprints/technical drawings and specifications desired
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
Ability to use computer for on-line system and for spreadsheet analysis.
Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word