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Echodyne

Senior Buyer/Planner, NPI

Echodyne, Kirkland, Washington, United States, 98034

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Echodyne

Position Title: Senior Buyer/Planner, NPI Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the worlds first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

At Echodyne, we believe radar makes the world safer and more secure in the age of autonomy. We are seeking a Buyer/Planner with experience in procurement of catalog electronic components, custom mechanical parts custom cable assemblies, and accessory MRO parts.

As a Senior Buyer/Planner, NPI, you will be working in a fast-paced, regulated environment, developing next-generation RADAR systems. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and fulfill electronic Purchase Requisitions for prototype and pre-production materials to support NPI/Development requirements

Interface regularly with Program Managers and internal cross-functional teams

Lead and/or participate in supplier calls and onsite supplier visits to qualify NPI suppliers and prepare them for full production. Position may require up to 20% travel

Manage suppliers and POs as needed for timely delivery per PO terms. Coordinate and communicate internally and externally as needed to manage design and schedule changes

Support for production control and materials movement, including movement of materials through Receiving, Inspection, MRB, Outplant process for consigned materials, and VRMA

Support raw material consumption and various inventory control activities, including backflush, cycle count, kitting parts, and kit audit

Perform MRP BOM and part attribute maintenance as required

Assist in inventory cycle counts or physical counts when discrepancies are found

Handle both routine and some advanced level price and schedule negotiations with suppliers

Serve as a knowledgeable, experienced resource both within and outside the department

Effectively assess and mitigate supplier risk, elevate concerns as necessary

Identify potential new sources of supply that meet Echodynes quality, on time delivery and cost requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Experience in purchasing and material planning for commodities such as catalog electronic components, machined metal parts, PWBs, PCBAs, custom cable assemblies, molded plastic/metal, hardware, outplant services, MRO items, etc.

Understanding of BOMs, BOM structures, and MTS (Made To Spec) drawings and documentation

Experience in Oracle NetSuite or equivalent ERP for creation and management of all aspects of the supply chain (Planning/Buying/Building/Shipping)

Experience working in a regulated industry (ISO, AS9100, etc.)

Ability to take high level direction and be self-managed

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with a desire to improve processes

Ability to make smart trade-offs as business needs and environments change

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to work collaboratively with various groups

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 10 years experience in a purchasing/planning role

Bachelors degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Echodynes technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicants eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER The pay range for this position is $84,100 - $126,100.

Our comprehensive benefits package currently includes:

Incentive stock options

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members

Unlimited vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays

Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance

401k Plan

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

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