Buyer II

Sekidenko


Advanced Energy is a global leader in innovative power and control technologies for high-growth, thin-film manufacturing and solar power generation. Specifically, AE targets semiconductors, solar cells, flat panel displays, data storage products, architectural glass, solar grid-tie inverters and other advanced applications.

Sekidenko, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Energy, has an immediate need for a Buyer II. In this position you will perform various purchasing assignments and activities to support daily material needs with limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and repair departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
  • Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased.
  • Obtains materials using Request For Quote (RFQ), negotiation, price analysis, cost analysis techniques, and places Purchase Orders (PO)
  • Maximizing material availability while minimizing inventory by using materials management tools such as MRP, Schedule Agreement, JIT, ABC analysis or other custom supply solutions.
  • May manage raw material inventory turns.
  • Develops a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quantity and quality requirements and within established standard costs.
  • Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned suppliers to assure highest quality at best value.
  • May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.
  • Manages tactical Purchasing activities such as expediting material shortages, past due POs, open POs, PO confirmations, RMAs, Receiving/Purchasing related issues, Accounting/Purchasing related issues, etc
  • Coordinates ECO activities with suppliers
  • Issues and coordinate Sales Orders activities with suppliers
  • Manages supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) performance
  • Establishes good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers. es good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Works in standard office environment which is normally fast paced.
  • Uses general office equipment (phone, PC copier, fax machine etc.).
  • Travel may be required infrequently, mainly consisting of day trips but could include overnight travel.

Requirements:

  • Four year degree in Business Administration/Material Management or equivalent education and/or experience
  • CPM or CPIM Certification desired
  • Experience in a fast paced, high mix/low volume purchasing environment
  • Previous experience in electronics purchasing strongly desired
  • At least 3 -5 years in Purchasing/Planning environment
  • Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
  • Flexibility to handle changing conditions.
  • Excellent self motivation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Multi-task skills
  • Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office
  • Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply to manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of fundamental purchasing processes.
  • Good negotiation Skills
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to maintain a professional rapport with support groups and peers while achieving results.

Advanced Energy is an EEO/AA employer.

Website: www.advanced-energy.com/careers.

Position contact: Shari Sword at shari.sword@aei.com.