AFL Telecommunications, a leading global fiber optics telecommunications company, has an immediate opening for a MRO Buyer. He/she will be responsible for procuring non-raw material maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) materials and services for AFL Telecommunications LLC US, Mexico and Canada operations. Responsibilities include vendor management including supervision of service contractors in cooperation with Maintenance, Manufacturing, EHS and Management as needed, documenting cost savings, and reporting as required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Procure goods and services in a timely manner through the use of Oracle and Low Value Procurement card.
• Deliver assigned supply chain objectives in support of annual BU plan, while balancing material availability against cost.
• Utilize vendors across BU lines to provide maximum consistency, lowest cost and maximum leverage.
• Interface with vendors with respect to price, availability of materials, and lead time, including team development and execution of vendor supply agreements.
• Ensure that problems relating to pricing, delivery or quality are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner.
• Achieve, document and report on actual cost savings achieved via vendor management, sourcing, contract negotiations, and leverage buys.
• Assist in the Supplier Quality evaluation program to drive continuous improvement using a method specifically tailored to identify areas of improvement.
• Work with Corporate EHS group to ensure EHS requirements are met by vendors.
• Manage service contractors including direct supervision as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience in a related field preferred, or 4+ years of experience
• 2 years of MRO procurement experience including a working knowledge of MRO items (ability to work directly with customers and vendors to determine need)
• 2 years of contractor management experience
• Advanced skills using Excel and Access required, experience with Oracle preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to deal with multiple tasks at once.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills
• Strong math skills

Competencies for Success:

• Strong procurement background including vendor management and negotiation
• Strong knowledge of MRO items
• Ability to multi-task and a strong team player
• Strong excel and data manipulation skills with systems aptitude
• Strong time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills