Job Description:
Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier
of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial
training and education programs. For many years Festo has been
providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and
service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized
solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a
holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally
and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and
conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies,
knowledge and education.
At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:
- We are Ambitious
- We are Determined
- We are Visionary
- We Value Each Other
- We are Dependable
As a Technical Buyer at Festo Corporation, you will work on special
projects for customers and be responsible for implementing and
executing procurement of 3rd party materials and external contract
manufacturing needs, focusing on deliveries to Festo locations in
North America.
- Identifies potential sources for the procurement of non-Festo
product domestically and overseas
- Ability to generate measurable cost avoidances and savings on a
continuous basis
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis requests, forecasts, KPIs/metrics, and reports
- Reviews purchases requisitions and purchase orders for
completeness, accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures
- Confers and negotiates with suppliers to obtain product or service
information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
- Prepares and generates purchases orders and change notices
- Resolves any discrepancies with suppliers and forwards all
necessary documentation for invoicing approval and payment
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, and
various stakeholders
- Has knowledge of various electronic and mechanical commodities
necessary for the fabrication of electro-pneumatic machinery
- Understands international market conditions as it relates to
international versus domestic sources of supply
- Manage and execute the implementation of process improvements
- Undertake supplier visits, compiling visit reports on completion.
- Ability to negotiate cost reductions, and vendor terms
- Demonstrate ability to lead decision-making process for
cross-functional teams and to exercise independent judgment
- Proven track record of working in teams across multiple disciplines
- Demonstrate ability and skills to engage and influence
stakeholders and suppliers
- Goal driven, target oriented and self-motivated attitude.
Demonstrates drive and determination to achieve success and sets
clear direction and priorities
