Dec 18
Location: Forest, VA
Categories: Operations
Website: https://recruiter.kenexa.com/andrew/cc/CCJobDetailAction.ss?command=CCViewDetail&ccid=bupJEdUjsTs%3D&job_REQUISITION_NUMBER=12622
Position Description
Andrew Wireless Solutions, a CommScope Company, is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF) solutions. Our Antenna, Cable, and Cabinet Group and Wireless Network Solutions Group combine to design, manufacture and deliver complete solutions for wireless infrastructure-from top-of-the-tower base station antennas to cable systems and cabinets, RF site solutions, signal distribution, and network optimization. For more information, please visit www.commscope.com.
Job Title: Buyer III
Requisition Number: 12622
Location: Forest, VA 24551
Position Summary
Under general supervision, responsible for procurement process of manufacturing and R& D material as well as capitol equipment when required. Maintain and create SAP Info Records to specify lead times, preferred supplier, order quantity and other needed information. Support manufacturing teams by reviewing and expediting part shortages and assisting with resolution of vendor quality issues.
Essential Functions
1. Maintain approved supplier base and based on quotes and vendor evaluation, select suppliers for new parts, and negotiate favorable pricing, delivery and terms. Resolve payment issues. Demonstrate expertise in several different commodities and their key suppliers. Act independently and professionally in managing assigned commodities.
2. Purchase production inventory in accordance with MRP cycles, maximize inventory utilization and improve annual turns. Disposition all MRB material and purchasing referrals.
3. Monitor, expedite and track all production material shortages. Purchase and track material for engineering projects.
4. Participate in Team activities, meetings and decisions; includes representing purchasing team on cross functional team projects(Eng., Mfg., Quality, Maint., etc.). Types of Decisions Procure materials while ensuring that corporate purchasing directives are complied with. Authorized for procurements up to $25,000 per transaction with no additional authorization approval required. Works under limited supervision. Responsible for a broad range of assignments requiring product knowledge and/or experience. Negotiation skills required to select suppliers based on price, quality and delivery
Decisions/Problems referred to supervisor Refers difficult vendor situations to supervisor.
Work Relationships
Types of Contact Internal/External Purpose of Contact Vendors External Procuring goods and services Accounting Internal Resolve payment issues Business Units (engineering, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, etc.) Internal Identify materials needed for procure/feedback from users of the materials procured.
Financial Dimensions
Employee is accountable for the quality and quantity of his/her own work. Individual financial dimensions are not readily measurable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Accounting, Finance or Business
- Three (3) to five (5) years experience at a senior level preferred.
- Successfully demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Have detailed knowledge and experience with MRP, particularly SAP R/3.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION PC and other office equipment.
Experience with Microsoft office suite
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Occasional travel may be required.
It is the policy of Andrew Corporation to provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all individuals based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Andrew Corporation does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, or any other characteristics as protected by law.
Please apply online at:
https://recruiter.kenexa.com/andrew/cc/CCJobDetailAction.ss?command=CCViewDetail&ccid=bupJEdUjsTs%3D&job_REQUISITION_NUMBER=12622
How to Apply
Please apply online at:
https://recruiter.kenexa.com/andrew/cc/CCJobDetailAction.ss?command=CCViewDetail&ccid=bupJEdUjsTs%3D&job_REQUISITION_NUMBER=12622
