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The AAMP Global Buyer is responsible for maintaining the supply chain inventory levels for multiple AAMP Global US warehouses. The Buyer must be capable of ensuring inventory levels are met, but not exceed, in each location. This role is responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records of all business transactions for the organization in regards to purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively negotiate costs with suppliers to drive cost savings across all product and purchasing activities.
• Communicate clearly with purchasing & logistics team in China about matters related to open POs and transit status.
• Collaborate with necessary departments to resolve product billing or shipping issues.
• Manage/consolidate supplier base to efficiently support business needs.
• Maintain accurate delivery dates for POs by proactively communicating with suppliers.
• Maintain a balance of product service level and inventory costs across multiple facilities including but not limited to managing inventory transfers.
• Build strong vendor relationships and monitor vendor delivery performance at the sku level.
• Provide necessary inventory reports to other departments, vendors and global entities.
• Maintain and update accurate product information such as cost and item characteristics within the ERP system (Oracle Netsuite) and supply chain planning tools (Blueridge).
• Research and recommend product or vendor sourcing solutions when challenges arise.
• Prepare purchase orders using system tools provided, analyzing forecast against historical demand and current trends for optimal quantity to meet business needs.
• Identify and communicate product sales trends to avoid outages or overages that result from these trends.
• Validate new vendors (primarily Asia based) for their terms, price, policies, lead times, capacity, etc.
• Navigate supplier issues to provide on time at cost deliveries.

Requirements:

• Experience and knowledge of Domestic and International purchasing.
• Understanding of logistical requirements to supply multisite operations
• Demonstration competence in decision making.
• Electronic component supply chain awareness is a plus
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple disciplines of the business.
• Strong computer and technical skills, especially in Excel, and a working understanding of MRP/ERP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing.
• Experience with Blue Ridge is preferred.
• Negotiation training.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have any direct reports.

Environmental/Physical Requirements:

• Indoor offices with controlled temperature
• May sit for long periods of time
• Crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, and lifting occasionally
• Operating computer, telephone, voicemail and other office equipment regularly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours – Full Time: 9am – 6pm (one hour lunch) Monday – Friday

Position Location: Clearwater, FL

Travel: Occasional travel to U.S. warehouse facilities

ADA/EEO: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. AAMP Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.