The Sr Strategic Buyer willprocure products within assigned planner codes in a timely and cost-effective manner. Maintain, build, and develop supplier relations. • Procure products within assigned commodity areas in a timely and cost-effective manner • Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers • Review daily MRP exception messages, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action • Resolve material price variances • Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval • Ensure timely delivery of products to support production needs • Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current • Develop new/better/alternate sources of supply to reduce the supplier base • Use knowledge of technical requirements and market conditions to negotiate best price • Administer purchase agreements dealing with confidential and proprietary information • Negotiate best value with suppliers; perform materials quotation for prices and delivery • Perform Quarterly Business Review (QBRs) with key suppliers as required • Participate in production meetings to review supplier requirements. • Evaluate and provide performance data to existing suppliers, including quality and on-time delivery • Provide training and guidance to new and lower-level buyers on all aspects of purchasing Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • Intermediate knowledge of the laws of purchasing • Intermediate MRP skills • Ability to understand industry commodity trends • Intermediate level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce quality results • Strong math and computational skills • Ability to effectively communicate in all forms with others inside and outside the organization • Ability to negotiate professionally • Ability to problem solve issues involving multiple variables and limited standardization • Ability to multitask effectively and adapt within a rapidly changing environment Required Experience & Education • Bachelor's degree in related field • Minimum 7 years of progressive relevant job experience • Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing environment required