Smiths Interconnect
Buyer/Planner - Technical
Smiths Interconnect, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Job Description
The Buyer/Planner-Technical is responsible for working within the Engineering organization performing material planning and procurement for prototypes, engineering units, component evaluation, advanced material purchases, and general engineering lab supplies. As a Buyer/Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing the procurement process and ensuring the timely availability of materials and components necessary for our engineering projects. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels, enhance supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies
Duties & Responsibilities
Procure materials, manage inventory, an perform other supply chain duties to ensure efficient delivery of product to meet internal delivery schedule.Utilize ERP systems to manage material demands, requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory levels.Collaborate with Engineering and production teams to understand project requirements, production capacity, and timelines.~
Work with sales and contracts during the proposal and order review processes. Supports customer meetings as required.Create bill-of-material cost reports for proposal effort on new development.This involves both internal research and external price quoting.Manage a small Engineering stockroom and kit materials and items needed for assembly and test.Monitor and forecast material requirements to ensure timely availability of products.~
Procure a wide variety of commodities to often tight schedules.Assist in setting up relationships with new suppliers, contractors, and consultants.Negotiate best pricing considering quality and delivery requirements.Create requisitions for tools, fixtures, equipment, and other Engineering related items.Purchase items using corporate credit card issued in your name and auto paid through cloud-based expense management application.~
Coordinate with Project Engineer, Program Management, and Operations to ensure planning meets project dates.Prepare a variety of reports including material status, line-of-balance (LOB), and open order status as required to support materials management function.Manage purchase orders, track shipments, and resolve any issues related to order fulfillment.Inform Project Engineer (or interested parties) of issues or potential issues regarding purchase cost increases, delivery changes, technical and quality problems and advise on possible solutions.~
Comply with and ensure department compliance with company health, safety and environmental policies.Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.Other duties as required.Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of multi-level bills of material required.Understanding of LOB (Line of Balances) material and operational required.Certified Purchasing Management (CPM) is Preferred.Strong understanding of materials and components used in aerospace/defence manufacturing or related industry.~
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Ability to have and use corporate credit card issued in your name and auto paid through cloud-based expense management application.Ability to deal with a wide variety of variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists.Ability to be responsive and perform duties with minimal supervision.Ability to manage several objectives and reassign priorities.Ability to learn new software required.Ability to effectively interface with internal departments.Ability to write, review, and edit subcontracts, statements or work, and procurement specifications as assigned.Ability to sit, stand, walk regularly throughout the facility.~
Concise and precise verbal and written communication skills required.Excellent computer skills including in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Outlook, and ERP system required.Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Experience: 6+ years of related procurement, planning, scheduling and/or materials management experience, preferably working in a technical manufacturing environment.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred but not required.
Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).May be required to obtain a security clearance.
About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.
The Buyer/Planner-Technical is responsible for working within the Engineering organization performing material planning and procurement for prototypes, engineering units, component evaluation, advanced material purchases, and general engineering lab supplies. As a Buyer/Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing the procurement process and ensuring the timely availability of materials and components necessary for our engineering projects. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels, enhance supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies
Duties & Responsibilities
Procure materials, manage inventory, an perform other supply chain duties to ensure efficient delivery of product to meet internal delivery schedule.Utilize ERP systems to manage material demands, requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory levels.Collaborate with Engineering and production teams to understand project requirements, production capacity, and timelines.~
Work with sales and contracts during the proposal and order review processes. Supports customer meetings as required.Create bill-of-material cost reports for proposal effort on new development.This involves both internal research and external price quoting.Manage a small Engineering stockroom and kit materials and items needed for assembly and test.Monitor and forecast material requirements to ensure timely availability of products.~
Procure a wide variety of commodities to often tight schedules.Assist in setting up relationships with new suppliers, contractors, and consultants.Negotiate best pricing considering quality and delivery requirements.Create requisitions for tools, fixtures, equipment, and other Engineering related items.Purchase items using corporate credit card issued in your name and auto paid through cloud-based expense management application.~
Coordinate with Project Engineer, Program Management, and Operations to ensure planning meets project dates.Prepare a variety of reports including material status, line-of-balance (LOB), and open order status as required to support materials management function.Manage purchase orders, track shipments, and resolve any issues related to order fulfillment.Inform Project Engineer (or interested parties) of issues or potential issues regarding purchase cost increases, delivery changes, technical and quality problems and advise on possible solutions.~
Comply with and ensure department compliance with company health, safety and environmental policies.Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.Other duties as required.Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of multi-level bills of material required.Understanding of LOB (Line of Balances) material and operational required.Certified Purchasing Management (CPM) is Preferred.Strong understanding of materials and components used in aerospace/defence manufacturing or related industry.~
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Ability to have and use corporate credit card issued in your name and auto paid through cloud-based expense management application.Ability to deal with a wide variety of variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists.Ability to be responsive and perform duties with minimal supervision.Ability to manage several objectives and reassign priorities.Ability to learn new software required.Ability to effectively interface with internal departments.Ability to write, review, and edit subcontracts, statements or work, and procurement specifications as assigned.Ability to sit, stand, walk regularly throughout the facility.~
Concise and precise verbal and written communication skills required.Excellent computer skills including in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Outlook, and ERP system required.Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Experience: 6+ years of related procurement, planning, scheduling and/or materials management experience, preferably working in a technical manufacturing environment.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred but not required.
Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).May be required to obtain a security clearance.
About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.