Senior Buyer

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronic components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics has experienced rapid growth and is looking to add to our talented global team. Our opportunity is massive We offer career growth and development, and we want to talk to you

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
The Senior Buyer is responsible for assisting the Company's sellers to facilitate the complete fulfillment of each customer's component requirements, via sourcing, procuring, and sales support functions in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• Manage opportunities presented by sales team
• Makes the best procurement decision for the Company
• Ability to place PO's independently depending on value and GP%
• Vendor management
• Strategic trading (Suppliers/Brokers)

Essential Functions

• Works requirements for sellers including vendor evaluations, datasheet lookup, technical support, BOM support, vendor negotiation and expediting
• Enters and modifies purchase orders and VRMAs
• Exceeds goals as set by management
• Prepares reports when requested
• Expedites and track open orders
• Assists accounting department by confirming terms, payment stipulations and credit

Required skills & experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years purchasing/industry experience
• Computer literate
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office
• Commodity expertise
• Familiar with complex ERP systems

Preferred skills & experience:

• Familiar with complex ERP systems
• Fluent in English