Senior Buyer

25 Aug 2010

Senior Buyer

Job Posting

At Juniper Systems, we design, manufacture and build the world’s most rugged handheld computers. We currently have a great opportunity for a proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic to join our Purchasing Department as a Senior Buyer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform and assist with existing and new Supplier Evaluations and Certification, including supplier visits.
• Evaluate suppliers by commodity to align strategic partnerships.
• Research of parts, setting up part ties and part folders, purchasing functions for new parts, end of life parts and additional MPN sources to meet purchasing goals and internal/external customer requirements.
• Works with suppliers on non-conforming product.
• Works with suppliers for DFM (design for manufacturing) on new and existing components.
• Make purchasing decisions that assist in achieving goals for inventory turns while meeting S&OP plan part requirements with focus on COG containment.
• Research sales records, inventory levels of current stock, find foreign and domestic suppliers and stay current on any changes in either the supplier of or demand for needed products and materials.
• Review inventory part requirements: (inventory turns, purchase options; VMI’s, partnership agreements, placement and tracking of orders)
• Cost Roll-Ups, Purchase Price Variance review and updating – additional end of month reporting.
• Cross trained to assist in areas covered by the Purchasing / Planning group, as needed (i.e.- buying non–inventory items, projects, research, etc.)

   

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, related field or equivalency of five to ten years of purchasing experience.
• C.P.M, CIPM, CPSM or CSCP Certification required. Certification through APICS preferred.
• Knowledge and proven experience in the procurement field with multiple commodities. Experience in mechanical or electrical procurement preferred.
• Proven ability to make procurement and supplier decisions.
• Proficiency in the use of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Word/Excel.

   

Juniper Systems offers a challenging and rewarding team-oriented work environment. By working with us, you should expect the opportunity for great personal and professional development.

If you, or someone you know, values a beautiful location, great coworkers and an organization that truly cares about its employees, please visit our website at: www.junipersys.com to view our comprehensive benefits package, learn about our company culture and get to know our products. If interested in the Senior Buyer position, send a cover letter and resume to HR@junipersys.com.