Buyer/Purchasing 4 (# 8084)

Typical task breakdown: 
-    Leading the cost plan management, working with buyers to resolve issues and keep CICT/Procure updated.  Think critically on cost plan improvement ideas.  Work directly with suppliers on cost improvement opportunities

Interaction with team: 
-     Regular interactions with other team members as well as the wider cross-functional team (Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.) 

Team Structure: 
-    20 Person Team

Work environment:
-    Office

Education & Experience Required: 
-    Years of experience: 6-10 depending on experience type; 8 years if BS Degree; 6 years with Masters
-    Degree requirement: Bachelor’s Degree minimum; 
-    Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
-    Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Cost analyst, cost engineer, buyer, value-chain engineer

Top 3 Skills
-    Critical Thinking as it relates to cost/data analytics
-    Report generation & presentation skills
-    Direct supplier experience