Project Buyer - Wallingford, United States - Radiall
Description
About usDISCOVER RADIALL
Since 1952, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge technologies for some of the world's most demanding applications.
From space exploration to communication to aviation, our international teams are working to create interconnect components that power the future.
Our sites are located in different countries, including France, Italy, United-States, China, Mexico and India. At the heart of our factories, we grow industrial know-how including molding, plating and component assembly.We are a community of more than 3,000 employees, rich in diversity, with a strong team spirit and open to all of those around us.
Dare to be audacious, Make it Simple, Be genuine and Grow together are the 4 values guiding our actions every day.
At Radiall, we have made a choice:
"Creating Connections that Matter". This is expressed in our purpose, which invites us to work for a better world, through product offerings and programs that we have identified, and on which we can act.
Mission
REALIZE YOUR TALENT
The Project Buyer - Supplier Quality will report to the North America Sourcing Manager to support operations across the geography for our three production facilities in Mexico and the United States.
The main focus of this role is working within new product development projects, where the incumbent will qualify new components and suppliers while remaining in line with agreed Sourcing strategy and maintaining compliance to technical specifications.
Contribute to "Make and/or Buy" decisions while mitigating sourcing risksClose monitoring of component purchasing costs on his/her projects
Select suppliers, preferably within the already existing/qualified supplier panel or launch new suppliers prospection
Define in coordination with the commodity buyer applicable terms & conditions for supplier relationship management
Represent Sourcing function within a multi skill project team, aiming at new product development
Manage projects on Sourcing scope aiming at qualifying new suppliers/components
Transfer supplier relationship in good conditions to commodity buyer
An ideal candidate would be someone who enjoys working with significant autonomy, and is not afraid to take initiative to solve problems, or suggest and proactively recommend options for various business and customer needs.
KNOW THE REQUIREMENTS
To comply with ITAR, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident
Bachelors degree in a related field or demonstrated experience in lieu of degree
At least two years of experience working in the materials management modules of SAP preferred
Three years of experience working in Procurement and Purchasing preferred
Project Management skills, with a strong process orientation
Experience in supplier relationship management
Experience in researching and evaluating prospective and alternate suppliers
We offer excellent employee affordable benefits with substantial employer contribution to costs - medical/dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, disability and life insurance, a generous bonus plan, and a friendly work environment.
EEO/F/M/V/D
Job Type:
Full-time, in-person
Salary:
$85,000 - $95,000 per year based on experience