Technical Buyer @ VEGA Americas

VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation to measure level, density, weight, and pressure. Our products have been making industrial processes safer and more efficient for over 60 years.

As an employee, you’ll find VEGA Americas commits itself to the highest quality standards and respect for the individual needs of employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders. Don’t take it from us alone, VEGA has been awarded a Cincinnati Enquirer’s Top Workplace Award for 8 years running!

Our Mission: With innovative technologies and services, we develop solutions that inspire. Through our sense of simplicity and our focus on people, we are looking to the future with curiosity. Locally grounded and globally connected, together we give values a home.

Our Values: Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, Connectivity

What you’ll do:

Overall responsibly for managing the procurement process for all electronic components required for production ensuring a steady supply chain, cost effectiveness, and adherence to quality standards.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to secure favorable arrangements.
Ability to understand project requirements, forecast needs, and develop procurement strategies to meet timelines and cost requirements.
Discuss technical requirements with vendors such as dimensions, tolerances, finishes etc.
Act as a technical resource for the Procurement department.
Prepare and present possible solutions to management when issues arise.
Participate in vendor reevaluation and audit activities in tandem with quality department.
Compare bids from vendors and determine, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.
Reviews cost proposals and pricing information to determine best options that meet needs and quality standards.
Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
Prepares and processes purchase orders, contracts, and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
Review open purchase orders with vendors to ensure delivery is on time, of quality, and accurate.
Maintain information regarding vendors’ performance and quality of product(s).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University OR 4 to 6 years related Technical/Purchasing experience, OR a combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of electronic components, materials, and manufacturing processes
Proven Purchasing experience, preferably within the electronics industry
CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

What makes VEGA a great place to work?

VEGA Americas, Inc. provides a full benefits package to Full-Time employees including:

A competitive salary
Health, company HSA contribution, Dental, Life, and Disability benefits available on day one
Competitive 401(k) with flexible investment options and a company match to help you reach your retirement goals
Other perks include vacation time, holiday pay, 100% paid parental leave, tuition assistance, a casual dress code, and training opportunities.

VEGA Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy that we will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA Minority/Female/Vet/Disability

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