Material Buyer

SUMMARY

Direct Line (DL) is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services for mission critical data centers operators and the world’s largest technology companies. Direct Line is headquartered in Silicon Valley (Fremont, California) with additional locations throughout the US, Asia-Pacific and Europe, has been building data centers for the last 20-years, literally from the founding of this dynamic industry, and is executing a growth and investment strategy that has is actively scaling its business to meet the significant market demand. Please explore this opportunity to join Direct Line in serving this fast-paced tech industry, with exceptional personal and professional growth opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required to meet quick demand and turnaround times.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems, and active management/closure of “completed” PO’s.
• Manage vendor relationships with focus on cost savings and optimizing purchasing power.
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes.
• Actively schedule orders through shop manually until ERP implemented and would then manage ERP scheduling.
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as needed.
• Setup & maintain item master
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
• Assist in developing and enhancing procurement policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics – Preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working in construction or telecommunications
• Knowledge of forecasting, MRP, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
• 5+ years of direct work experience in any of these areas: construction management, data centers, or structured cabling environment
• CPP or CSCP certification a plus
• Ability to use specialized software for collaboration and time management, including spreadsheets, Bluebeam, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of Industry standards and safety standards is essential
• Experience with inventory control and process improvement
• Strong time management and analytical skills
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and Windows based computer applications with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multitask and lead initiatives