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The Buyer I is responsible for the analysis, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services for Materion. This includes developing and executing a sourcing strategy, supplier management, researching possible new suppliers, processing purchase orders, writing requests for proposals, analyzing quotes, and project managing new supplier qualifications.

You will have an opportunity to:

• Purchase materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies for establishment

• Negotiate and administers terms of supplier contracts within scope of designated authority in a legal and ethical manner

• Develop and executes sourcing strategy with KPIs to manage cost, quality, schedule and risk. Establishes and manages relationships with suppliers

• Research all aspects of subcontracting vendors with the Operations and Engineering team to ensure the best Commercial terms, savings and warranty

• Ensure on-time delivery performance and quality from suppliers by expediting purchase orders, following up on back orders, and notifying operations of expected delivery dates

• Research alternative suppliers and project manages new supplier qualifications and onboarding efforts

• Review requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice issues for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures

• Train other purchasing personnel at the entry level

• Work closely with internal customers to clarify supplier related questions and issues

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5 years’ experience in procurement, contracts, finance, and/or similar industry management

• Experience, education, and/or training in financial analysis and managing a budget

• Experience with SAP preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Experience and/or training in negotiation

• Possess excellent analytical and communication skills

• Resourceful in finding ways to better leverage technology and software for supplier management

• Competencies: result orientated, customer orientated, analytical, decision making, effective communication, teamwork and cooperation, relationship building, influencing of others

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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