Buyer

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Buyer to join our team. The Buyer will be accountable for providing sourcing assistance and pricing analysis on components to support the Corona operation. This person will assist in the rationalization / negotiation of supplier pricing structures through knowledge of product propositions and utilization of pricing levers such as annual quantities, commodity pricing, etc. to achieve best pricing for Fender while preserving quality integrity.

Essential Functions:

• Place demand driven Purchase Orders and Expedite purchased parts delivery to meet production line requirements;
• Managing Open Purchase Orders to ensure suppliers are delivering to confirmed lead times for orders.
• Partner in a cross-functional team (i.e. R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain) to locate and recommend prudent suppliers based on new product requirements.
• Develop and implement analysis to support and communicate forecasts of parts driven by production