Buyer

4 days ago

Berkeley Vale, Australia TE Connectivity Full time

TE Connectivity's Purchasing Teams are responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment and services, gather quotations, examine bids, and award contracts. They perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities, evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where required. They coordinate purchasing activities with the manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. They also look for and recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria as well as develop specifications for new contract orders.

As a member of the materials team, the role of Buyer / Planner is to support all functions of the procurement department, with a focus on all areas of procurement, inventory management and logistics. The prime objective will be to efficiently procure and control inventories of raw materials; components and finished goods; ensures timely delivery of product from vendors; and assist with the sound management of inventory levels and stock obsolescence.

**What your background should look like**:
Responsibilities will include however not be limited to the following:

- To actively participate as a team member within the materials team and establish a sound working knowledge of all functions (i.e. procurement, inventory management & vendor management).
- Effectively manage the vendor relationships in terms of supply, quality, vendor returns (credits), pricing and terms of trade.
- Review and expedited late purchase orders and unconfirmed PO’s.
- Control and inform appropriate personnel of product changes and obsolete products from vendors.
- Assist the Materials Manager in various activities to ensure that effective completion of all Materials/Logistics objectives including annual physical stocktakes.
- Provide back up support as required for materials related functions within the organisation.
- Support location EHS initiatives set by the plant.
- Other duties as allocated by the Manager as requested

**Qualifications and skills**:

- Previous experience with a computerised inventory management system, preferably SAP.
- Two (2) - Three (3) years in a similar role.

**Skills and capabilities**:

- Driven, motivated and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- An eye for detail, able to work autonomously and meet strict deadlines.

**Competencies**:

- Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

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