Supply Chain Buyer---Manufacturing & Purchasing

• Purchase (manufacturing) goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure a continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems. which may pose a risk or impact on business operations. 
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible. 
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required. 
• Assess offers and quotes from potential suppliers. 
• Purchase materials and services for departments outside of Operations, as necessary.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations. 
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues. 
• Become subject matter expert for Client’s ERP system (NetSuite) and train staff on best practices when purchasing materials.
• Work collaboratively when engaging with stakeholders and vendors to develop positive relationships.
• Partner with our Senior Buyer on the most efficient approaches to manage Ambient’s supply base.

• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. 
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities. 
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines. 
• Commercially and financially aware.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent
• 3-5 years of proven purchasing experience, preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing for raw materials as well as capital equipment is a major plus.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
• Computer literate, including advanced Excel skills.

• Experience in logistics processes in a high-tech, high-volume environment is a plus.

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Proficiency in using hands and arms to manipulate tools and equipment.
• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment with tight deadlines.

SA Technologies specializes in offering IT consulting and Development solutions using Remote as well as onsite IT Teams. Over the years, we have been helping our customers achieve operational excellence and compliance on the cloud. Our expertise lies in delivering quality services, cross-platform skills & supporting you to achieve operational excellence & empower you to become a technology-driven enterprise.