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Purchasing : Buyer - Coppell, TX

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Your Rohde & Schwarz recruiting team is looking forward to receiving your application.

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Stadt/Region
Coppell (Texas) (USA)
Einstiegslevel
Berufserfahrene
Employment Type
Ref. Nummer
9888
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to add to our growing Procurement team at our Production & Integration facility in the DFW area. This position plays an integral role in source identification, qualification, and selection of suppliers for direct and indirect materials and services. The ideal candidate will have the potential to grow into a larger role as the department continues its expansion.

Your tasks

  • Process purchasing requests into purchase orders, maintaining communication with suppliers and internal customers, from order placement to receipt, to ensure vendor quality and schedules are met
  • Expedite orders where necessary and update ERP system to reflect order status
  • Locate new sources of supply and maintain good working relationships with vendors and manufacturers
  • Review and set up new suppliers
  • Identify opportunities to reduce cost through negotiations and supplier selection
  • Participate in procurement projects and in some cases, management of sub-projects within a defined framework
  • Cooperate and coordinate, within the scope of task, with suppliers, managers and internal customers
  • Support and act as backup for other team members in their tasks
  • Maintain and enhance operational procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Exciting insights into Rohde & Schwarz

Our colleagues provide insider information about:

  • Daily adventures and challenges
  • Our passionate team
  • The technologies behind the innovative projects and solutions

Your qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement, Materials Management, Engineering or Business
  • 3 years' work experience in Procurement-related area in lieu of degree
  • Experience with contracts, negotiations, costing and PO documentation
  • Good experience with SAP MM module
  • Good knowledge about technical topics in the respective material groups especially within manufacturing & integration
  • Familiar with master data principles
  • Strong Microsoft Office software skills
  • Experience with purchasing multiple commodities and tasks involved in a fast-paced work environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
  • Detail-oriented and organized, advanced analytical and good problem-solving skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills for customer/vendor relations and interfaces
  • Able to achieve work results with minimal supervision
  • To be considered, candidates must have US citizenship or permanent work authorization.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

The total compensation for this position is $57K-$95K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Our offer

  • Flexible working hour models

    Flexible working hour models

  • Training & continuing education

    Training & continuing education

  • Privately owned company

    Privately owned company

  • Promoting innovation

    Promoting innovation

  • Long-term & attractive work environment

    Long-term & attractive work environment

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