Depot Buyer Job in Cupertino, California US
Depot Buyer
Adecco has an immediate opening for an Depot Buyer on a 6 month contract opportunity with a leading company in Cupertino, CA. Hours 8am-5pm Pay: 30-38 p/h Summary: The Depot Buyer is responsible for managing service parts supply for their assigned commodities. This person will be a key interface with Depot repair facilities for material related issues. A successful candidate must be a high-energy tactical execution expert and a team player. This position requires a combination of purchasing/supplier management acumen with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply issues to achieve outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Execute purchase orders based on requisitions released from planning. - Manage accuracy of open purchase orders. Ensure suppliers confirm all purchase orders and provide committed ship dates. Reschedule/modify past due delivery lines in SAP and track deliveries until received. - Achieve target fill rate, minimize backlog, and drive rapid backlog recovery. Own the daily reporting and follow-up of all unresolved supply issues and update systems with latest delivery commitments - Expedite supplier deliveries as needed. - Collaborate with internal teams as needed to resolve issues. Build the necessary relationships with these contacts to be able to successfully influence and manage escalations on a daily basis. When needed, escalate to your direct manager. - Work with cross-functional team members in Engineering, Planning, Commodity Managers, Warehouse, and OEM/ODM suppliers to execute the most cost-effective supply chain solutions. - Partner with Global Commodity Manager to drive improvements in supplier performance on key metrics. - Work with warehouse on material receipt issues and resolve any issues on a daily basis. - Partner with warehouse to manage RMA processes. - Manage RMA turnaround (repair or credit) with suppliers to achieve target metrics. - Work with Accounts Payable and Finance to resolve invoice and credit processing issues. - Maintain relevant purchasing data in the systems. - Work with logistics team to track critical shipments and resolve any transportation or customs issues. Depot Materials Management: - Meet with the Depot's daily to review materials status and resolve issues related to planning, receiving, material shortages, and RMAs. - Oversee the Depot staff RMA coordinators and act as the functional process owner for the Depot RMA process. - Support process improvement efforts originating from the Depot team or GSSC as they relate to each other. - Support NPI material readiness activities for new business awards - Act as the voice of the Depot for interfacing with other GSSC planners and buyers. - Provide regular presentations to management on status of material availability at the depots. - Support Depot quarterly business reviews as required. Education Experience: - Requires BS/BA degree, plus 5-10 years related procurement and supplier management experience or equivalent - Service Operations experience a plus - Strong excel skills are required - Knowledge of logistics and customs processes is a plus - SAP experience a plus - APICS CPIM certification or similar a plus - Excellent communication skills required -- both verbal written Additional Requirements: - Team player who can work collaboratively to get things done - Independent self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global, environment If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to danielle. Click Here to Email Your Resume or call 1-866-892-5140 x 234 #. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.