Strategic Buyer

Job Description:

Brooks Instrument, an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Strategic Buyer position that will be based at the company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia) but report to the Global Industrial Supply Chain Manager in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia and Korea, and also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, waste water, life sciences, and analytical instruments.

Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents, and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.

Basic Function

Identify, implement and manage supplier relationships to support operational requirements at the lowest total cost consistent with Company policies, procedures, as well as Company Values and quality standards.  Responsible for researching and identifying suppliers for materials across the Brooks network, working closely with cross functional teams to develop supply sourcing strategies that reduce cost, ensure continuity of supply, and meet Brooks quality requirements.  Responsible for leading Brooks’ supplier management efforts for key suppliers, and for ensuring compliance with Brooks’ purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Marginal position functions that are not included among the essential duties and responsibilities in this position description are also requirements of this position.

• Develop long-range sourcing plans for key commodities using appropriate thinking, behavior and practices. 
• Select suppliers, conduct supplier negotiations, establish and monitor supply agreements.
• Effectively apply ITW business process tools such as 80/20, USa, and MRD to all aspects of Brooks supply chain
• Develop and implement effective cost management programs to deliver optimized Total Cost of Ownership and continuous cost improvement
• Optimize value delivery from suppliers.
• Measure and review supplier performance and lead supplier continuous improvement programs.   
• Execute plans to assure continuous supply of quality goods and services
• Execute plans to combat market changes and challenges
• Support the Quality and Operational teams to ensure that our suppliers meet our quality requirements and applicable technical
• Support Supplier problem resolution as appropriate for assigned portfolio.
• Manage and monitor material changes for compliance to quality and technical standards.
• Investigate and become a subject matter expert in the supply market for key commodities. 
• Evaluate supply, quality and price risks, and supplier capabilities. 
• Forecast supply vulnerabilities and implement plans to insure continuity of supply.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, Brooks Values and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Support new product introduction to enable shortening of time to market as well as achieving cost goals
• Maintain regular attendance and operate effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

·BS or BA in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Technical, or Engineering disciplines required.  MBA preferred. 

·3+ years related experience required. 

·Experience in category or commodity management, buying of related materials, financial and analytical roles, and experience in sourcing, procurement, materials management, or related technical disciplines preferred.

·Extensive personal computer skills, with excellent skills on Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required.  Microsoft Access and Project skills desired. 

·Training in effective negotiations, procurement, contract law, MRP, and presentations preferred.

·High degree of interpersonal and negotiation skills required.

·Preferred experience in an international business environment.

·Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education in procurement and/or materials management.

·Experience working in Asian business markets a plus.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.