About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">POSITION:</span></u></strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></u></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Senior Buyer is responsible for procurement of goods and services that ensure continuity of indirect spend supplies enabling Advanced Energy’s various business groups to operate efficiently, support internal requirements, corporate cost objectives, and enables cost effective solutions for indirect spending in local or global regions. Responsible for oversight on performance metrics related to Quality, Delivery, and Cost. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u></strong></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Transform internal requisitions into formal Purchase Order by accuracy check requisition details and pricing valiation.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Delivery confirmation and expedition with suppliers.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support and handle urgent / emergency requests that fall outside of the normal planning cycle.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work with account payable team, end users and supplier to resolve supplier invoice or PO variances or discrepancies of delivered goods or services.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage returns or RMAs for faulty products.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Assist new supplier onboard process or maintain accurate supplier information in system.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Update correct leadtime of goods in system (if applicable).</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Partner with internal stakeholders but not limited to Operations, HR, Finance, IT, EHS) to understand their requirements and provide purcurement expertise.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work with Commodity Management or Sourcing Teams to evaluate supplier performance through defined KPI and conduct regular business reviews to drive continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ensure all purchasing activities align with corporate policies and internal audit requirements.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support / responsible for global AE manufacturing factories, design and global service centers if necessary.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">SKILLS:</span></u></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proactive problem solver with strong planning orientation.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively and professionally to changing requirements</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proficient with SAP or Ariba or Oracle</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent PC skills including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">EXPERIENCE:</span></u></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proven record of at least 5 years on managing a diverse portfolio of Indirect Categories at senior buyer position.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience in supply chain management in an electronics manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Supporting Procure to Pay process including PO issuance and supplier shipment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience in a very high growth rate electronic business is preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">EDUCATION:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Adminstration, Finance or related fields.</span></p>