Sr. Buyer-New Product Development-Madison Volt Technical Resources is seeking a Sr. Buyer for NPD for an career-opportunity with our client for their Madison Facility. Responsibilities:.
Serve as a commodity specialist by tracking and reporting market trends and economic conditions affecting assigned commodities.
Identify high-risk supply chains and implement contingency plans internally and externally.
Develop accurate material cost forecasts based on market/industry/economic factors and suppliers’ pricing strategies.
Lead and/or support supplier improvement initiatives and supplier quality assessments/audits.
Develop material and component cost models within commodity responsibilities to accurately predict future material costs for the organization.
Select and qualify suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) incorporating customer needs, organizational goals, and market conditions.
High level of interpersonal and organizational savv
Exudes leadership qualities
Intermediate knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes.
Qualifications
Bachelors or better in Supply Chain or related field.
Excellent customer service and computer skills
5-8+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing
Prior experience working with New Product Development