Buyer

To ensure that technologies are delivered according to the priorities of the business and are ready to support the launch of new products or capabilities. The role is charged with creating and supporting a global community of Technology Owners with the purpose of delivering increased value through common application of technologies across Mirion products. The role is also designed to improve... Mirion's innovation and deliver the maximum return on investment from our R&D spend through a clear innovation strategy. Success depends on regular communication of the status of the Technology development program and our Technology Strategy (as defined by Technology Roadmaps). The buyer is a multi-faceted supply chain role supporting the procurement needs of the factory. The buyer works daily to apply the site purchasing strategy and maintain material master data. They buyer builds working relationships with suppliers and provides feedback and delivery, quality, and cost to maintain a competitive advantage for Mirion. Essential Duties • Apply site purchasing strategies to daily buying activities. • Negotiate the best outcomes for Mirion by setting cost, quality, and delivery expectations with suppliers. • Evaluate supplier performance through feedback from Quality representatives; participate in supplier audits. • Develop contracts and blanket orders with vendors. • Work with global Sourcing to validate new vendors as needed. • Maintain material master data (MM03) with updated lead times and delivery strategies. • Work toward company and division purchase price variance (PPV) goals. • Work directly with inventory control team members on outstanding issues regarding inventory accuracy. • Work with engineering to identify documentation errors and provide corrections to suppliers. • Communicate obsolescence issues that arise and escalate accordingly. • Obey all safety rules and regulations for the Oak Ridge site. • Submit safety opportunities for improvement through the Tier 1 and 2 processes. • Promptly report safety near misses or incidents to EHS or management. • Ensure compliance with our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. • Assist in internal auditing when requested. • Participate in material review board (MRB) activities as assigned. • Remain current in all required compliance training. • Obey all site regulations in accordance with the policies published in the Employee Handbook and by Human Resources. Essential Requirements • May include hourly non-exempt direct reports, such as production planners or clerks. • Proficient in Microsoft® Office. • Experience with SAP preferred. • Exceptional communication skills with both work colleagues and outside suppliers. Additional Requirements • Ability to lift 50 lb. infrequently. • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. • Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Education & Experience Requirements • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management, or related fields. • APICS certification preferred. • 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing plant is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c