Buyer (Hillsboro OR) - Atlas Copco Group

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Functional area: Purchasing

Country: United States (Oregon)

Cities: Hillsboro, OR

Brand: Edwards

Company name: Edwards Vacuum, LLC

Date of Posting: January 10, 2022

Last date to apply: July 2, 2022

We at Edwards Vacuum believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe.

Thats where you come in we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

Buyer (Hillsboro, OR)

The Role:

The Buyer is responsible for executing sourcing strategies and ensuring continuity of supply. This role will assist in managing on-going purchase order placement, order tracking, supplier follow-up and overall material inventory flow across the network to support efficient and day-to-day supply chain operations.

Assures that material, supplies, and services are available as required and meet established goals through adherence to Edwards / Atlas Copco purchasing policies.

Leads the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and service providers through strategic sourcing, identification of capabilities, the creation of technical RFQ documents, proposal review and risk analysis.

Procures production material, MRO materials, and services.

Builds strong relationships with suppliers to leverage their collective knowledge and abilities to further Edwards and Atlas Copco business objectives.

Engages suppliers to expedite goods when necessary and clearly communicates the appropriate details with all affected groups and coordinates follow-up plans.

Analyzes and secures quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.

Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.

Analyzes and develops supply chain for ongoing improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and recommends, implements, and reports on improvement activity.

Utilizes reports to ensure adequate inventory of purchased material is maintained to meet production requirements.

Creates and maintains requisitions, purchase orders, acknowledgements and resolves invoice discrepancies. Identifies changes in customer demand and adjusts accordingly.

Utilizes MRP/SAP system to perform material requirements planning through interactions between production and planning personnel to ensue material availability.

Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance and works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor/ manager.

Other duties as assigned

**Other requirements**

Demonstrated ability to drive positive outcomes with creative solutions to sourcing and supplier development.

Working Experience with Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel.

Working knowledge of MRP. SAP experience is preferred.

Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Self-starter and effective time manager. Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Strong attention to detail and analysis capabilities necessary along with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

**Education level**

Bachelors degree in business or equivalent discipline preferred. High School / GED required.

**Relevant Previous**

2 years minimum experience buying direct and indirect material to support business operations.

**Knowledge areas/Skills**

Experience with Lean concepts with regard to just in time (JIT), Kanban programs, Vendor Managed Inventory perferred

APICS, NAPM or ISM certification a plus.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be **First in Mind, First in Choice** relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website:

A division of Atlas Copco

**About Edwards**

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.

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