Data Modeling Analyst, Sr. jobs in San Diego, CA

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for strategic sourcing selection and procurement functions directly associated with PDC’s needs for materials, capital equipment and services. He/she will be responsible for driving competitive supply strategies to achieve lowest total cost, sole/single source elimination and managing suppliers to ensure supply continuity. The buyer is instrumental in helping PDC achieve its annual revenue, profitability and productivity goals. He/she will report directly to the Supply Chain Director.

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a department of state or commercial license.

The salary range for this role is $80,000-$95,000.

The role is 100% on-site in our Poway, CA office.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes operational processes to provide analytical and strategic sourcing execution in support of the company’s buying practices.
• Manages the procurement process from receipt of purchase requisition through delivery of material, confirming price and expected delivery dates.
• Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates price and terms with suppliers and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Capitalize on productivity opportunities including volume pricing/long term agreements, strategic source selection, blanket orders, etc.
• Resolve pricing/lead time challenges that do not meet business needs. Elevates supplier delinquencies that delays production and delivery to appropriate personnel.
• Review periodically to ensure on time delivery, accurate lead times in MRP, JIT material receipts to improve inventory turns and optimize inventory levels.
• Leads/contributes assigned team projects, audits and vendor evaluations. Collaborate with cross functional teams as required to ensure kit fills, workflow, successful new product qualification,
• Develops and maintain robust analytical models & tools to analyze supply chain data, identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed. Ensure that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Commitment to the Company’s policies, principles, and procedures and adheres to the Company’s procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”), discipline/corrective action, and security.
• Develops and implements strategic solutions to meet departmental goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive experience in procurement and supplier negotiations obtaining best schedules, prices & terms, risk management
• Effective oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to influence using data, risk/benefit analysis.
• Extensive Knowledge of global supply chain management principles.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines with minimal guidance.
• Ability to research and analyze various different types of date information and offer strategic solutions to aid company goals.

Educational / Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5-10 years relevant work experience preferred, ideally in an electronics industry
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management preferred
• Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills required

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Individual Contributor.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without a reasonable accommodation by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

EEO Statement:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the Data Device is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or other protected class. DDC hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications. Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on genetic information in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees, or their family members; the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history); and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.

Of Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This job description indicates, in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of the incumbent. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required.