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Buyer
Raleigh
, North Carolina $30.00/Hour Contract
Hybrid
Buyer
Raleigh, NC / Hybrid
$30/HR
What You’ll Do:
Responsible for sourcing goods and services to support CPDI operations. Commodities include active electrical components, devices, fabricated products, and other materials as required. This role manages supplier relationships, drives cost-reduction initiatives, and ensures supply chain resiliency.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Position Criteria:
Preferred Qualifications:
Raleigh, NC / Hybrid
$30/HR
What You’ll Do:
Responsible for sourcing goods and services to support CPDI operations. Commodities include active electrical components, devices, fabricated products, and other materials as required. This role manages supplier relationships, drives cost-reduction initiatives, and ensures supply chain resiliency.
Essential Functions
- Drive supplier engagement and performance through scheduled business reviews.
- Review shortages and Open Order Reports to assess materials demand.
- Align corporate commodity management goals with CPDI Supply Chain team objectives.
- Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, scheduling, and planning of orders, including emergency spot buys.
- Perform cost savings analysis, volume planning, and execute cost-reduction initiatives.
- Develop new sources of supply when current suppliers cannot support service requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering on material revisions, changes, and new product releases.
- Coordinate with division Sr. Buyers to enhance supplier capabilities.
- Investigate and resolve supplier Accounts Payable issues.
- Improve supply chain resiliency during component shortages and market challenges.
- Provide forecasts and purchasing strategies to balance demand with supplier obligations.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 3+ years of purchasing experience.
- Experience with digital technology and processes.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Remote work eligible (no relocation provided).
Position Criteria:
- Strong knowledge of MRP/Material Planning Systems (SAP required).
- Knowledge of manufacturing practices and purchasing/contracting methods.
- Ability to train peers and new purchasing staff.
- Familiarity with component purchasing and supply sources.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- CPIM or CPM certification.
- SAP system expertise.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.