Buyer - Steel
Time type: full time
Posted on: January 06, 2025
Job requisition id: R4428
What we need
Symbotic is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Buyer (Steel) role within our Supply Chain organization who brings a “think outside the box” mentality along with a passion for teamwork. We are looking for a Buyer who brings analytical experience and strong collaboration, and organizational skills for a fast-paced high-growth environment. Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing best practices and a history of supply base optimization in automation, warehouse distribution and or a service parts organization.
What we do
Our global Sourcing, Procurement and third-party Supplier team develops innovative category management strategies in collaboration with the business. The team focuses on strategic third-party partner agreements and helps support supplier relationship management, commercial and financial pricing models for overall supplier performance.
Supporting the Steel Commodity:
Knowledge around the CRU index for monitoring steel prices of current and future markets.
Understanding of different manufacturing methods from Fabricating, Machining, Painting, and Roll Forming of materials
Driving production schedule and capacity planning with the vendors to ensure project requirements are met.
Leverage steel market and regions to ensure competitive pricing across the supply chain.
Establish relationship with vendors and supply quality for acceptance criteria.
What You’ll Do
Facilitate communication between Engineering and suppliers to ensure alignment on New Products, Field Campaigns, and other projects.
Analyze data for cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, contract negotiations, and strategic supplier selection, with a focus on cost initiatives.
Utilize MRP (preferably SAP) and planning tools to analyze inventory, order patterns, and sales data for strategic purchasing decisions.
Identify and mitigate business risks related to delivery, quality, cost, and performance.
Report on material status, including expedited and late orders, and address material shortages and problem parts.
Support New Product Introduction/Contract Manufacturing by processing and escalating purchase orders.
Maintain accurate purchase item data and planning parameters for MPS/MRP processes.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve purchasing issues related to quality, scheduling, and pricing disputes.
Identify supply risks and take corrective actions or escalate with recommended resolutions.
Work cross-functionally to ensure internal and external service levels are met.
Optimize total cost of ownership and on-time delivery through planning and control of automation-related activities.
Lead bid package development and manage RFQ processes, including bid list creation, SOW development, and analysis of sourcing decisions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement.
Experience in like commodities: Conveyors, Lifts, Robotics, Automation Controls, Material Handling Systems and knowledge of the related supply base.
Minimum 3 years of detailed experience with MRP systems (SAP preferred).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.
Our Environment
Remote based position. Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
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