Job Description

The Company:

Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue of $1 Billion.  We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup.  Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously but don't take themselves seriously.  Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment.  We value in-person team collaboration, while offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week.

The Role

This is a full-time position as a Senior Buyer within Cognex accessories team.

Essential Functions

• Manage supply of material for projects through to transfer to Mass Production.

• Execute on Purchase Orders with the supply base to ensure Supplier meets Cognex request dates

• Expedite delivery of material to meet Cognex customer demands

• Maintain PO due dates in the Cognex business system

• Provide weekly updates on the delivery and commitment of material to wider Operations team.

• Manage and take responsibilities specifically relating to Buyer activities such as OTR, Invoice Issues, Receiving Issues and MRB.

• Support the purchasing team with reporting on weekly basis.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Enhance value by implementing targeted actions to reduce unit prices and engage in spot negotiations.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers negotiating contracts, prices, timeline

• Sourcing new products, developing, and implementing purchasing strategies

• Drive process improvements around procurement systems and processes

• Determine and manage inventory needs, ensuring that all procured items meet quality standards and specifications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment while demonstrating initiative to lead in other projects.

• Understand and negotiate vendor commits.

• Analyze data and understand it

• Manage suppliers to meet requirements

• Drive schedule changes to meet ever changing requirements

• Strong attention to detail

• Interpret ECOs, BOMs, Process Flows

• Proficient in PC quality data entry, MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint.

Minimum Education And Work Experience Required

• 8+ years experience in a similar role, ideally in a global/multi-national organization.

• 3rd Level Qualification in Purchasing, Procurement, Business/Supply Chain, or related discipline. APICS/IIPIM desirable. 

• Strong working knowledge of SAP desirable.

• Demonstrable experience in analyzing data

• Demonstrable experience in owning and completing tasks/projects.

• Experience in ERP systems is required, preferably in SAP.

• Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles such as MRP & inventory planning & control.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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