Senior Buyer - Machined Parts

Company: Persimmon Technologies Corporation
Location: Wakefield
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Could you get excited about the developing, manufacturing and supporting robotics that enable the world's leading technologies such as autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, next generation cell phones and computers. If so, you will want to be a part of our team. We are the people that collaborate with the semiconductor manufactures to continually innovate robot technology to support these advanced technologies.We invest to attract and retain top-tier talent by offering an attractive career path, professional growth opportunities and a healthy work life balance. Our benefits package rivals the best we pay most of the health and dental premiums.We hire most capable people and provide an environment for them to leverage their unique talent and fulfill their professional goalsWe are the worldwide leader in robotics and electric motor technology. Persimmon provides vacuum robotics for the semiconductor, LED and flat panel display equipment markets worldwide.What's in it for me?Become a part of the future of robotics innovationCollaborate with the brightest minds in semiconductor industryFlexibility of a hybrid work schedule depending on the positionVisible career pathFast growth, fast-paced environmentSummary: This position has the primary responsible for purchasing components and maintaining an open line of communication with a variety of suppliers. Our buyers work with various departments within Persimmon. This position communicates daily with the production control team on any component issues, our accounting department on costing/invoicing concerns, our quality department on NCR's and receiving inspection, and our engineering team on NPI projects. Our buyers are continually working with our suppliers to improve supplier on-time delivery. The buyers also work to continually improve raw good turns and look for cost reduction opportunities.The focus of this position is Persimmon machined parts. In conjunction with the Director, Strategic Sourcing, the Senior Buyer will work with local, US and international machine part suppliers to match machined parts with supplier capabilities, manage the relationships with these suppliers, place and track purchase orders and work with the suppliers on quality, delivery and cost.Responsibilities and Deliverables:Support Production MRP requirements for machined partsDevelop partnerships with machined parts suppliersExecute NPI material requirements (time to market needs)Review open orders - expedite when requiredParticipate in supplier auditsMonitor supplier OTD and QPPM supplier scorecardsSkills and Experience Required:Proven or demonstrable negotiation skillsMS Office (Word, Excel)Outstanding communication and analytical skillsAble to work within a schedule driven environment. Timing and a sense of urgency is a critical function of this roleExperience working with shifting priorities and moving deadlinesGood Project Management experienceAPICS or Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience preferredMRP and Engineering Design tool (SolidWorks or equivalent) experience requiredAbility to read machined part prints and understanding of GD& T essentialEducation Required:Bachelor's Degree required with at least 3-5 years' experience in a Purchasing, Planning and Manufacturing environment.

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