Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

Oversee all aspects of Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Contract Governance, and Spending activities for mechanical, electrical, and electronics materials, component parts, equipment, and services. The primary objective is to minimize the organization’s overall costs, support Operations, and improve product value (Design-to-Value). The Buyer is responsible for procuring goods and services to support the Gaithersburg location. They will work closely with site personnel including Program Managers, Quality Engineering, and other Buyers to drive essential projects aimed at achieving site materials deflation savings targets. Acts as the critical interface between Gaithersburg personnel and the Supply Chain, and participates in the development and management of supplier contracts and long-term agreements (LTA’s). Plays a strategic and tactical role in formulating partnerships with suppliers to meet cost and schedule requirements for Gaithersburg.

Hard Skills

• SAP (ERP system)
• 2-5 years as a buyer in a technical manufacturing setting
• Manufacturing Industry (equipment preferred)
• Interfacing with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering
• Excel (data entry and spreadsheet maintenance)
• Outlook (working knowledge)
• MS Teams (internal communications)

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Work Environment

Team structure: 3 people including the Procurement/Ops Manager Hours: core hours 9am to 3:30pm (8-5 with an hour lunch) - 100% onsite.