Senior Buyer (52169)

TITLE: SR. BUYER

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, PURCHASING

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Purchasing, the Sr. Buyer is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and processing approved purchase requisitions for goods or services, including entering and updating purchase order information in PeopleSoft or similar Enterprise Resource Program (ERP), requesting, reviewing, and processing quotes from approved vendors or suppliers, updating and maintaining the approved vendor database, and performing cost analysis (make- versus-buy) or researching alternate sourcing as needed. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews, analyzes, and processes approved purchase requisitions for goods or services in Company ERP application such as PeopleSoft or SAP
• Requests, reviews, and processes quotes from approved vendors or suppliers
• Research new vendors or suppliers as needed to ensure standards for quality, performance, price, and on-time delivery are met consistently
• Maintains and updates approved vendor/supplier list as needed
• Monitors Purchase Price Variance (PPV) to ensure lowest cost/price; negotiates with vendors or suppliers over time to reduce cost; secures alternate sources as needed
• Monitors and tracks overdue or delinquent orders; escalates issues as necessary in order to maintain delivery schedule
• Responds to requests for information or reports from departments or employees
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level