Sr Buyer

Cambium Networks delivers wireless communications that work for businesses, communities, and cities worldwide. Millions of our radios are deployed to connect people, places and things with a unified wireless fabric that spans multiple standards and frequencies of fixed wireless and Wi-Fi, all managed centrally via the cloud. Our multi-gigabit wireless fabric offers a compelling value proposition over traditional fiber and alternative wireless solutions. We work with our Cambium certified ConnectedPartners to deliver purpose-built networks for service provider, enterprise, industrial, and government connectivity solutions in urban, suburban, and rural environments, with wireless that just works. Check out our career opportunities at www.cambiumnetworks.com/careers Department Description  Cambium Networks designs and market a range of advanced OFDM and MIMO based point to point and point to multi point Ethernet radios/RF Solutions in both licensed and unlicensed bands.  Customers include tier 2 and 3 telephony operators, wireless internet service providers, enterprises such as utilities, federal, state, and local governments.  Cambium’s supply chain consists of OEM, ODM and EMS solutions while fulfillment takes place through regional distribution centers via channel partners to the end customer. The primary objective of the Supply Operations team is to ensure that the Cambium Networks supply chain is focused on supporting the needs of business; through the timely delivery of high quality and cost effective products from a competitive supply base while adhering to global trade and compliance requirements.  Positioning inventory throughout the supply chain while ensuring excess and obsolescence is minimized is a core objective. Scope of Responsibilities & Position Expectations •Monitors the maintenance of records regarding pricing and ordering of materials; prepares reports, analysis, and recommendations. •Works with ODM/EMS and accessory suppliers to ensure supply meets forecast •Facilitate Supplier performance improvements. •Communicate any item/order or issues to management, effectively escalating jeopardy situations. •Participate in, and occasionally lead department project meetings as needed. •Ability to communicate with various levels of management. •Ability to provide information to executive level management to assist in decision making. •Deep personal commitment and belief in team synergy and collaboration. •Ability to work in global environment with Suppliers and internal customers worldwide. •Set high standard of performance for self and assumes responsibility and accountability for delivering results.  •Contribute to department strategy by generating new ideas, actively supporting change initiatives, and promoting a work environment that enables diverse ideas to flourish. •Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. •Strong Excel skills.  Basic knowledge of Word, and Power Point •Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness. •Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing. •Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP practices, processes, and techniques.  •Operates with integrity, demonstrates honesty, and keeps commitments. •Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.  •Strong Supply Chian Management knowledge. •Ability to develop, establish and train on processes •Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. •Ability to conduct meetings, obtain necessary information, give verbal presentations and maintain effective information flow. •Adaptable to changing environment and requirements.  •Schedule flexibility as needed to supported business demands such as working with suppliers in other countries •Compliance with all procurement and planning-related company policies and procedures.   Knowledge/ Skill Requirement •Previous ERP/MRP material planning experience a plus. •Experience with NetSuite a plus •Good communications skills with supplier teams •Microsoft office software, especially Excel; Pivot, V-Lookup, filtering & sorting •Needs to be able to work independently •Needs to be able to represent Cambium in a professional manner in the region •Can do/decisive attitude. Additional Job Requirements: •College degree in business or supply chain operations a plus, or commensurate experience. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. •Strong Excel skills •Basic knowledge of Word, and Power Point •Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness. •Ability to work independently with limited supervision. •Some Financial background.