Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer

This position is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and manage the mechanical/electromechanics/electronics supplier base and supply chain for assigned projects including escalation of quality & logistics issues
• Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality and schedule
• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs
• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
• Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance
• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
• Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality
• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
• Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions
• Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targetsCoordinate and balance workload across Advance Purchasing Team to meet new program time lines

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with board-level electronic, PCB and electromechanical component is preferred
• SAP ERP experience is preferred
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office
• Advanced verbal communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees
• Demonstrated project management skill

 Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field preferred
• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing and electronic component purchasing environment desirable
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Supervisory Responsibility:

•  This position has supervisory responsibility

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity – We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility – You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
• Partnership – You are the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
• Innovation – You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
• Pursuit of excellence - You strive to be the best. 

What We Offer:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base.
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
• Support and resources to continue learning and training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Onsite gym.
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success.
• Supplier discounts at major OEMs