Project Buyer

PRIMARY FUNCTION:This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of raw materials, components, and equipment needed for production, in addition to sourcing of material including tools, from the start of a project over the complete life cycle. And identifies reliable suppliers, negotiates contracts, ensures timely deliveries, and maintains cost efficiency while adhering to quality standards. Locates and evaluates suppliers, forecasts and reports procurement trends, negotiates, and administrates contracts. Participates in establishing strategies for assurance of supply and for significant cost reductions.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Carrying out the purchasing process based on sales and production plans (acceptance of Purchasing tasks in development projects for new products) includingAll sourcing activities for production materialActive search for new suppliers including planning of the audit process on new suppliers.Mitigates supply chain risks by developing alternative sourcing strategies.Implementation of T&C’s with each supplier including legal support.Participates in value analysis projects as defined in departmental objectives.Annual price negotiation based on forecast volumes.Budget preparations for material contentCost analysis in line with our procurement processesLogistic and packaging costs negotiation together with the internal expertTeam member for each new project and has to follow NPI processImplementation of the company's quality policy and objectives towards suppliersInquiries to suppliers, carrying out offer comparisons and price analyses as well as continuous optimization of Material costs and delivery logisticsOrdering tools, auxiliary materials and material for pre-series and samplesCarrying out supplier evaluations and tool inventoriesWork within the framework of change management (ECR) and project workCommercial processing of complaintsThe activities listed characterize the level of the overall activity and do not represent an exhaustive list of all expected activities. In addition to the tasks listed above, the job holder is obliged to carry out individual tasks on the instructions of the supervisor that are inherently part of his/her job or arise from operational necessity.APPLICABLE RULES:Within the scope of the tasks and areas of responsibility, environmental protection and occupational safety must be promoted in order to protect the environment from damage and to protect the health of employees. Furthermore, quality standards and systems must be adhered to and implemented as best as possible. All activities must be supported by personal initiative and continuous improvements.To perform the activity laws, regulations, ordinances, guidelines, rules and information sheets on health, occupational safety, data protection, infection and fire protection as well as environmental protection and energy management. In addition, the following apply:Operating instructions, operational regulationsSafety data sheets, risk assessmentsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is requiredMinimum 5 years’ experience purchasing.Experienced in sourcing commodities, negotiating purchase orders, and knowledgeable in manufacturing processesExcellent interpersonal communication skills.Strong ability to multi-task and manage several concurrent projects.Must be computer literate with MS OfficeExperience with SAP is preferred.Ability to make quick decisions and take proactive/flexible actions in order to resolve problems.Has sufficient experience and capability for the CSR and the regulatory complianceEEO STATEMENT:Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.