Buyer (Direct material) Direct Material Buyers will be responsible for obtaining direct material cost reduction through identification of VAVE opportunities, competitive quotes, negotiation with suppliers and other cost reduction tools.
Key activities and responsibilities:
Identification of cost reduction opportunities through the study of historical and projected material consumption.
Interaction with the different functional areas (Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing) to understand business needs and ensure that this is reflected in negotiated contracts
Development of win/win relationships with suppliers to enable ECI to achieve the objectives identified in the business plan.
Analysis of direct material spend list
Classification of spend by category
Development of cost reduction plans and tactics aligned with category strategy
Execution of quotations and negotiations according to strategy
Implementation of long-term contracts that generate year-over-year price reductions




Assisting operational buyers in resolving supplier issues
Qualifications:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
Fluent English
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
A minimum 3 years of direct material purchasing experience in some specific commodity or category
Experience in purchasing raw materials such as Mechanical and Electrical components, Cables and Accessories is a plus
Demonstrated Purchasing experience related to RFQ processes
Solid knowledge of benchmarking, volume spend and savings achievements and strategies development and implementation
Strong experience in high level supplier negotiations and competitive quotations and contracts management
Ability to analyze costs and understand material cost drivers
Execution of strategies and tactical application for product cost reductions
Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service, and organization skills.

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