Senior Buyer

About the role

Ophir, an MKS brand, is looking for a Senior Buyer in Jerusalem to control and monitor purchasing activities, work with all suppliers and contract manufacturers and subcontractors, and drive cost reduction and on-time delivery. The buyer works closely with the company's teams.

Key responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate prices, delivery dates, terms and conditions.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date AVL.
• Support R&D and OPS demand and transform MRP purchase demands into purchase orders.
• Meet the OTD (on-time delivery) goal and set and meet a cost reduction goal.
• Analyze performance and make constant improvements.
• Follow up open purchase orders daily and weekly.

Required profile

• Experience in procurement of optical, mechanical and electronic parts.
• Vast and proven knowledge in procurement and logistics.
• High-level English (speaking, writing and reading).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and to build strong internal relationships.

Required skills

• Knowledge of an ERP system (must); priority is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, negotiation skills and excellent communication with suppliers and subcontractors.