Pinnacle Resources Group, LLC is seeking a Technical Buyer to join our team.
Base Pay Range:
$80,000.00 / yr - $95,000.00 / yr
Responsibilities:
* Source and purchase a wide range of technical equipment and supplies.
* Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and delivery terms.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality and cost standards for purchases.
* Work closely with various functions such as R&D, Design, Testing, and Operations to resolve issues for current sourced solutions.
* Seek out cost reduction through negotiation, competitive bidding, and market knowledge.
* Notify internal stakeholders whenever an existing shipment commitment is in jeopardy and recommend alternatives on how the requested demand could be satisfied.
* Conduct supplier contract negotiation, supplier selection, and contract lifecycle management.
* Meet with suppliers regularly and/or with management to review performance and address any issues.
* Suggest and facilitate cost-saving programs.
* Participate in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
* May perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
* 5 years procurement experience.
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
* CPM and/or APICS certification preferred.
* Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment is required.
* Knowledge about a variety of manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, grinding, and stamping utilizing steel, aluminum, and rubber preferred.
* Experience working with JDE/SAP, MRP, and WMS preferred.
* Ability to read blueprints required.
* Knowledgeable in quality systems and metrology.
* Knowledgeable in metallurgy and heat treatment.
* Analytical capabilities including data analysis related to quote analysis and benchmarking.
* Problem-solving ability in cross-functional and multicultural environment.
* Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
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