Buyer

Overview

Procure materials, manage suppliers, support product development, ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier qualification
• performance monitoring
• commercial negotiation
• procurement planning
• reporting tools
• technical specs

Tasks

-Qualifies new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering Specialists. -Contribute to supplier performance and qualification reviews and audits. -Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues. -Identify, research, evaluate, and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to choose the best materials, products, or services to support the business objectives. -Be an integral part of the new product development process by leading procurement efforts through design, prototyping, commercialization/industrialization, and production maturity. -Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend and implement changes to processes when appropriate. -Coordinate RFI/RFP/RFQ processes with current and prospective suppliers. -Work with internal stakeholders to develop and enhance reporting and analytical tools. -Identifies new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team. -Manage procurement actions in accordance with development project schedule and budget. -Develop and manage purchasing strategy, for example, with electronics subcontractors and electronic manufacturing services suppliers. -Support the business with ad hoc reporting and projects as required. -Adapts corporate contractual framework to the local business needs. -Collaborate closely with the engineering team to develop technical requirement specifications for procured materials and services that best support the value and cost targets. -Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and periodically renew price lists and terms and conditions.

Requirements

• sap
• syspro
• ms office
• bachelor's
• supply chain
• analytical

What You Bring

-This role is in an office environment, with regular visits to the manufacturing environment -Excellent analytical and communication skills. -Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship -Knowledge of initiatives related to Syspro -Ability to travel to international destinations; must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel (if needed). -Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook -Proactive identification and resolution or escalation of risks in procurement strategy. -Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or technical field with at least 1 year experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or related business or associate degree with 2 years of experience. -Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for SOCOMEC in the US. -Adherence to all company policies, including health and safety protocols. -SAP or ERP experience required.

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About Socomec Group

-Designs and manufactures electrical equipment, evolving from a family business to a global industrial group. -Crafts critical-power solutions like UPS, transfer switches, and energy storage systems for sensitive operations and data centers. -A leader in low-voltage switchgear, ensuring reliable power control and safety across industrial and commercial applications. -Offers energy-efficiency solutions including sensors, metering software, and monitoring tools to optimize building performance. -Provides expert services such as preventative maintenance, analytics, project consulting, and training to support clients comprehensively. -Notable projects include grid-stabilizing storage systems, microgrids for EV charging, and high-availability installations worldwide. -Acquired PowerUp to integrate AI-driven battery intelligence, enhancing energy-storage performance.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship; must already have us work authorization.