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Buyer Indirect Materials & Services
Garmin
Olathe, KS, United States
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Description
As a leading worldwide provider of navigation devices and wearable technology, our focus is on developing, designing and supporting superior products. Our advanced technology promotes performance, safety and ease of use in every market we serve. That makes us an engineering and technology company with a keen focus on recruiting talent in those fields. But the same vertical integration business model that keeps all design and manufacturing processes in-house also gives us the incentive to hire top performers from different backgrounds, including operations, finance and accounting, information technology, sales, marketing and communications.
In operations and facilities, we literally do it all…in-house. We are looking for skilled, energetic individuals who want to join our quality, international shipping, manufacturing, office services, planning, purchasing, receiving, returns and warehouse teams. These associates do everything from delivering packages and purchasing supplies to assembling aviation panel mounts and ensuring our large shipments of goods are exported according to applicable international laws. Together, they proactively support associates and customers alike. If you’re ready to work – and have fun, too – come, help us put the pieces together!
We are looking for a full-time Buyer Indirect Materials and Services for our headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all Garmin departments by procuring materials, equipment, and services; including documenting and communicating information by being a liaison between the internal customer and the supplier. Other essential functions include:
• Developing new sources of supply and services
• Apply expertise to continuously improve products, procedures and services being purchased
• Must be able to create, analyze, and negotiate multiple RFP’s and contracts at the same time
• Understanding and negotiating contractual terms and conditions
• Knowledge of department processes, procedures, and guidelines for the Purchasing Department in support of ISO9001/QS9000/TS16949
• Develop and manage supplier relationships in support of Garmin’s mission statement
• Managing and reconciling procurement card activities
• Continued improvement to ensure departmental goals and metrics are met
Qualifications
Qualified candidates possess an Associate’s degree, plus three years’ relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Other requirements include:
• Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, negotiating and analytical skills
• Must demonstrate a proven track record of the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
• Must be a motivated self-starter
• Must have a demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines with uncompromising ethics
• Must possess demonstrated knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) process
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations or Material related field, previous Oracle experience and previous Indirect Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred!
Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their wellbeing and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers. We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit your and your family’s preferences. In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount. Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from wellbeing initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.
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