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Sensata Technologies, Inc.

South Burlington, VTJob$69–95K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$69–95K/yr
Location
South Burlington, VT
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Sensata Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Buyer. The Buyer at Dynapower, Part of Sensata Technologies, is responsible for filling purchase orders and collaborating with inventory management, planning, and engineering to ensure timely delivery of direct materials for production. The role focuses on day-to-day procurement activities, implementing purchasing strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and tracking supplier performance. Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities are essential in this fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key focus areas include Collaborate with the supply chain manager regarding maintaining proper inventory levels of materials, Participate in the filling of purchase orders, and Organize purchasing requisitions.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and ITAR/EAR Authorization Eligibility. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Team Player, Handle Multiple Competing Tasks And Demands, Communication Skills, and Planning And Time Management Skills. Preferred (not required): Inventory Management, Engineering, Procurement Activities, and Purchasing Strategies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam PlayerHandle Multiple Competing Tasks and DemandsCommunication SkillsPlanning and Time Management SkillsPersonal and Professional Ethical Values and IntegrityHolds Self-AccountableMicrosoft OfficeOutlookMicrosoft WordPowerPointExcelInterpersonal & Collaboration SkillsInventory ManagementEngineeringProcurement ActivitiesPurchasing StrategiesCompliance With Applicable RegulationsTracking Supplier PerformanceCollaborates With Supply Chain ManagerMaintaining Proper Inventory LevelsFilling Purchase OrdersOrganizes Purchasing RequisitionsDevelopment of Accurate and Efficient Monitoring SystemEntering Data Into DatabasesMaintain Up-to-Date Supplier and Vendor InformationTrack Purchases and Status of Orders and DeliveriesGenerate Purchasing Reports and StatisticsEnd-to-End ProcurementSending RFQ’sPerforming Total Cost AnalysisCompleting Order Placement and FulfillmentFacilitate and Manage Supplier IssuesInteract With Operations TeamSupport Production RequirementsResolve Material ShortagesInterface With AP TeamAssist in Resolving Purchase Order or Invoice Discrepancies

Qualifications

University Degree or Equivalent Relevant Work ExperienceEligibility to Obtain Authorization Under ITAR and/or EARExperience With Supply ChainExperience in Manufacturing Purchasing EnvironmentCertifications or Coursework in Supply ChainCertifications or Coursework in LogisticsCertifications or Coursework in Purchasing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

The Buyer at Dynapower, Part of Sensata Technologies, is responsible for filling purchase orders, working alongside inventory management, planning and engineering to ensure timely delivery of direct material to support production schedules. The main focus will be on day-to-day procurement activities while implementing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and tracking supplier performance. Strong organizational skills and problem solving are key while operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

General Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the supply chain manager regarding maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis

  • Key participant in the filling of purchase orders

  • Organizes purchasing requisitions

  • Key participant in the development of creating an accurate and efficient monitoring system

  • Collaborates on entering data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, to track purchases and the status of orders and deliveries, and to generate purchasing reports and statistics

Experience / Qualifications

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Responsibilities

  • Responsible for end-to-end procurement from sending RFQ’s, performing total cost analysis, completing order placement and fulfillment

  • Facilitate and manage all supplier issues i.e. cost, delivery, quality etc

  • Interact with the operations team to support production requirements and resolve material shortages

  • Interface with the AP team to assist in resolving purchase order or invoice discrepancies

Additional Experience

  • Experience with Supply Chain strongly preferred

  • Experience in a manufacturing purchasing environment preferred

  • Certifications or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Purchasing preferred

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Base Salary Range:

$68,800.00 - $94,600.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Smarter Together

  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

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Sensing is what we do.

In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

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