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Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)

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 About IEM
 
 
 
 Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
 
 
 
 Purpose Of Position
 
 
 
 The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring cost-effectiveness and maintaining high standards of quality for all purchases. In addition to external suppliers, this position interacts with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management.
 
 
 
 Essential Functions
 
 
 
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 Understand &amp; interpret demand requirements to make strategic and informed procurement decisions.
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 Analyze, understand and quantify risks to the supply chain. Develop mitigation plans and present options to senior management.
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 Manage procurement activities including issuing of purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies.
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 Engage and oversee projects with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of the procurement process
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 Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, resolve supply challenges and improve material availability
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 Analyze vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and price as well as other pertinent data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain. Make timely recommendations using data to support timely supply chain decisions.
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 Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner
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 Interface with vendors and build relationships to maintain a high level of support and through all aspects of the procurement process
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 Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.
 
 
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 Supervision Of Personnel
 
 
 
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 None
 
 
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 Competencies
 
 
 
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 Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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 Exceptional organizational skills
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 Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of the organization
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 Ability to effectively drive continuous improvement initiatives
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 Fundamental understanding of Lean principles
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 Technical and company product curiosity
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 Ethical Conduct
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 Time Management
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 Business Acumen
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 Decision Making
 
 
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 Education And Experience
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Supply Chain or Operations Management from a four-year college or university.
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 At least 5 years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
 
 
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 Physical/Mental/Environmental
 
 
 
 Physical Demands:
 
 
 Activities: Sitting &ndash; 70% Walking/Standing &ndash; 30%
 
 
 Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 10lbs.
 
 
 Vision: Long periods of close work.
 
 
 Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
 
 
 Environment: Climate controlled office space.
 
 
 
 Why Join IEM
 
 
 
 At IEM, you&rsquo;ll join a team that powers some of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects. We&rsquo;re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you&rsquo;re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things&mdash;come be part of the journey.
 
 
 Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com or view a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers
 
 
 
 Non-Discrimination Statement
 
 
 
 IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.
 
 
 
 Privacy
 
 
 
 Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to IEM's Workforce Member Privacy Policy.
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