Technical Buyer - East Greenwich, United States - KLR Executive Search Group LLC

Description

KLR Executive Search Group collaborates with VoltServer to search for their next Technical Buyer. VoltServer provides safe, energy efficient electrical solutions to infrastructures through their Digital Electricity™ Solutions. They have completed over 1,000 building installations, powered 40,000+ circuits, and achieved a 99.9% customer satisfaction rate. VoltServer is chosen by customers for their low voltage technician labor rates, removing conduit power runs and IDF costs, using dark copper cable for future expansion, and offering remote monitoring and policy control.

The Opportunity:

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Buyer/Planner to join their team. This role is vital in the supply team, handling the procurement of technical components and materials needed for operations, focusing on new product introduction and production supply. By collaborating with suppliers, internal teams, and maintaining a strategic approach to procurement, this role adds to the efficiency and success of the organization's product cost reduction efforts and supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze technical drawings, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM) to identify required components and materials.
• Develop procurement strategies to reduce costs and meet lead times and market trends.
• Identify and assess potential suppliers of technical components and materials.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers for favorable conditions.
• Create and oversee purchase orders for technical components and materials.
• Analyze demand forecasts and historical usage data to determine optimal inventory levels.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; CPM or CPIM certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of relevant part fabrication and assembly process including metals, plastics, printed circuit boards, electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrated cross functional collaboration leadership experience especially with NPI to drive DFX and cost reduction efforts.
• Up-to-date on commodity market pricing and availability for various metals, plastics, discrete electronics, and ICs.
• Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management software; working knowledge of NetSuite MRP and Planning Workbench functionality is a plus.