Production (Direct) Buyer

Highlight :

Identifies the best suppliers of parts and services and negotiates the most competitive prices and delivery terms to ensures smooth operational process.

Job description :

• Ensures that component drawings contain all necessary information to quote (Material specification, finish specification and weights listed in the drawing);
• Generates RFQ’s and reviews supplier quotes;
• Analyzes supplier cost break downs and identify gaps / opportunities;
• Compares quotations to previous revisions and understands cost variances;
• Negotiates tooling and piece prices with suppliers, including future costs reduction commitments (LTA’s);
• Identifies drawing exceptions requested by suppliers in their quote responses and communicate with engineering for their review and approval;
• Actively participates in APQP cross-functional meetings as required;
• Recommends suppliers for sourcing of new products based on Total Cost of Ownership(TCO), and obtains approval from the Sourcing Board Meeting when required.
• Conducts quoting and sourcing process utilizing PF (Global Litens RFQ software);
• Issues purchase orders and price updates in the system;
• Executes global RFQ’s & negotiations for assigned commodities (if applicable) to leverage Litens purchased volume;
• Responds to Engineering change requests (ECO’s) and Customer request for quotes (CRQ’s) in a timely manner;
• Supports Technical costs reductions and VAVE initiatives;
• Evaluates price increases requests, and negotiates with suppliers to avoid or minimize the costs impact for Litens;
• Facilitates the “Supplier Request for Change” process (SR.C);
• Work with Material Control communicating lot quantities and / or purchasing agreements which affect component releases;
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers;
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities.

Knowledge required :

For further information or direct application please e- mail us at : ristena.sirboiu@litens.com