As a Senior Buyer you will assist in the development of procurement plans and decisions to satisfy the material and service needs of the organization, as well as setting strategies and providing best in-class service to the program team. In addition, you will be responsible for purchasing materials in the proper quantity and highest quality along with optimum levels of cost and necessity.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Performs complex buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials; expedites as needed and serves as liaison between vendors and users, getting prior approval for purchases more than established limits. Effectively manages supply programs to meet lead times, as well as delivery dates.  

• Resolves complex delivery, quality or other related problems with purchases and invoices. Procure and manage material to meet quality, delivery, inventory, and price targets.  

• Own daily working relationships with suppliers, category leaders and manufacturing or project leaders. Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization, as well as key suppliers and customers.  

• Updates project plans and purchasing systems; reviews and analyzes requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases. 

• Negotiates prices, terms, and quality requirements; prepares requests for quotes and assists in the development of new supply sources; evaluates market conditions.  

• Performs value analysis to identify cost improvements. 

• Maintain material master data on assigned part numbers in Epicore. 

• Act as the point of contact with suppliers. May participate in negotiation of prices, terms, and quality requirements. 

• Support supplier quality and supplier development activities, including monitoring and improving delivery reliability and lead time reduction.  

• Support escalation process with suppliers based on scorecards, etc.  

• Ensures purchase orders are compliant legally and have the proper customer flow downs and specifications of purchase.  

Note: This list of responsibilities is not inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.  

What You’ll Bring:  

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business preferred.  

• Related certifications such as a Procurement Professional preferred.5+ years of purchasing experience.   

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or projects environment is preferred.  

• 2- 3 Years of experience with Blanket Purchase Order with releases highly desirable with a strong knowledge of Epicore and EDI transmission of the procure-to-pay process, including data elements. 

• Ability to implement efficiencies in Epicore to reduce the number of PO transactions per project required. 

• Experience driving lean and continuous improvement process and strategy within an organization. 

• Knowledge and strong utilization of Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 

• Ability to communicate and build relationships both internally, across all functional organization and externally with supplies and customers. 

• Must be willing to travel to suppliers and/or other JR locations up to 15%.  

• Demonstrated values of collaboration, integrity, courage, and excellence is required.  

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Skills You’ll Have:  

• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills  

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Google Applications (such as Gmail, Calendar and Docs), and ERP systems, as well as a strong aptitude for software/technology processes  

• Ability to work onsite within the Nashville facility. 

• Ability to interact professionally with suppliers and customers, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations  

• Ability to engage with all areas of the organization, including Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Logistics, and Manufacturing  

• Ability to analyze data and processes, and recommend solutions to enhance productivity and/or efficiencies  

• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements  

• Advanced negotiation skills to achieve best pricing and terms & conditions  

• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes, including machining techniques

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Company Overview: 

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. 

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. 

Fueled by Possible.