Senior Technical Buyer

Company: Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: November 13, 2020

Job Description:

Anton Paar QuantaTec develops, produces and sells a wide range of high quality, high-precision measuring instruments for the analysis of Surface Area, Pore Size and Density of solid materials. We are committed to improving the quality of research for the development and production of solid materials, while leaving a positive imprint on society by inspiring our employees to be the best they can be. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Buyer to join our Purchasing team. The Senior Technical Buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement of mechanical and/or electronic parts directly associated with Anton Paar's production needs. These materials are to be purchased at a competitive cost, from high-quality vendors with on-time delivery. The Senior Technical Buyer will have complete ownership in delivering results with limited supervision and guidance, a positive can-do and go-getter attitude, and well developed skills in managing urgency, dealing with competing priorities, and a technical aptitude suitable for facilitating technical reviews.The role requires close collaboration with the Quality, Research and Development, Planning & Production and Sustaining Engineering teams.Responsibilities:

• International procurement of mechanical and electronic components and systems
• Independent price and contract negotiations
• Research and analysis of the procurement markets
• Supplier selection and active supplier management
• Close cooperation with R&D, production and planning
• Purchasing responsibility for assigned product groups
• Continuous optimization of cost, procurement activities and processes
• Operative purchase processing (RfQ, maintaining quotes, purchase orders, requesting order confirmations, posting invoices, dunnings)
• Complaint processing
• Ongoing maintenance of master data
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials.
• Communicating and promptly resolving any supply issues, which may pose a risk or impact to business operations
• Evaluating vendor reliability by reporting vendor quality, dependability, and price performance
• Vendor development
• Coordinate and decide on the shipping for goods coming from international vendors
• Other duties as assigned Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical area (mechanical engineering / mechatronics / industrial engineering) or other related discipline is preferred
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in purchasing
  • Profound SAP knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of quality standards (ISO, VDA, etc.)
  • Spoken and written English
  • Proven negotiations skills
  • Cost awareness and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Self-reliant and independent way of working
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Stress resilience and ability to work in a fast paced environment with time restrictions.
  • Good understanding of the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished product
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, or other technical material
  • Having great attention to detail Work environment (noise, dust, hot/cold temperatures, safety hazards etc.)
    • The buyer is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current or exposure to chemicals.
    • The buyer may be subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
    • The normal work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, with business offices, production floor and support areas such as stockroom and machine shop

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