Roles & Responsibilities:

• Executes commodity purchase strategies through purchase requisitions. Work with suppliers for expedite, de-expedite and cancellations of transactions that provide optimal total value for National Instruments.
• Manages and fosters relationships with NI’s supply base and may help drives resolutions to conflicts including quality, cost, delivery, and lead time issues.
• May participate with activities around new supplier assessments, disengagements, performance improvement plans, formal supplier reviews, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Additional assignments shall be given depends on business needs.
  

Qualification & Competencies:

• BS/BSE level degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Preferred more than 2> year experience and/or previous relevant working experience through internships.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain.
• Good computer skills related to ERP technologies.
• Develops expertise in the required disciplines (i.e. Excel, Oracle, Agile, APS, Rapid Response (RR), Kinaxis, etc.)
• Knowledge of business fundamentals related to materials management and finance.
• Ability to work positively with the supply base and potentially multiple organizations internally to NI to drive collaborative supply chain solutions.
• Demonstrated problem solving, ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Creates a continuous learning and developing environment to get the most efficient and effective total work systems.

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The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials and services for the company. This includes conducting market research, negotiating contracts & lead times with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring that all orders are delivered on time and to budget. Buyers play a vital role in the company's supply chain and help to ensure that the company has the materials and resources it needs to operate efficiently and effectively.