Procurement Buyer/Planner

Description

At UVeye, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we have pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. At the heart of this innovation lies our advanced AI-centric technology, representing the pinnacle of computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI within the automotive sector.

With over $200M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and CarMax, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, security checkpoints, and more. Our growing global team of over 200 employees is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork, and strives for excellence.

We are looking for an experienced Sr Procurement Buyer/Planner to join the US Operations Team at our facility in Norcross, GA. As a Procurement Buyer / Planner you will be working on-site to over see the purchasing and be directly responsible for the management of company assets. You will source from global company entities and world wide suppliers and to carry out strategic initiatives and tactical executions using an end to end approach to achieve company goals and support roadmaps.

Here’s what you’ll be doing: 

• Manage the stock levels of identified critical components
• Manage process flow of inventory to purchasing by establishing baselines developed by engineering and adjusted based on burn rates and # of systems installed
• Generate vendor leads for competitive pricing
• Handle emergency part requests and propose solutions
• Provide budget updates on spare parts spending and shipping expenses.
• Oversee FG Inventory and monitor the flow from both LTD and 3rd Party Manufacturing
• Monitor flow of goods from HT through Warehouses and on to final customer
• Cross-functional collaboration within the organization such as R&D, NPI and Engineering, while ensuring best procurement practices.
• World wide suppliers sourcing for alternate and substitute components especially from the far east.
• Managed Contract Manufacturers management capabilities to ensure the availability of products to support scale up and flexibility on product changesets.
• Review and analyze the external and internal customers’ demands and requirements to properly support their needs using professional procurement methodologies and processes.
• Implement and set up the right processes, policies and practical tools to assist procurement activities and projects in the SC group.
• Full responsible on operational KPIs in terms of OTD, Cost Saving and Suppliers performances. 
• A proactive, tenacious and solution oriented approach to problem solving.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience of Strategic and Tactic Procurement activities to support and maintain E2E procurement process.
• Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations or Logisitics
• Ability to read and understand complex assembly drawings.
• Proven experience of negotiating with suppliers to improve costs, reduce lead times, and ensure quality.
• Understand the advantages and limitations of different manufacturing processes and technologies.
• ERP experience (Priority experience is an advantage)
• Highly motivated, organized, with a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 
• Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative, own tasks and be flexible regarding changing priorities
• Knowledge of budgeting processes

Travel Requirements: 25% travel (visit Indiana & Montreal, Canada for inventory procedures)

This role is onsite. Our building address is 5835 Oakbrook Parkway, Norcross, GA

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Company 401k Match.
• 20 PTO days, Company paid holidays.
• Career growth as we scale across the US.

Check out our Life at UVeye page to learn more about the employee experience.

UVeye is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Why UVeye:

Pioneer Advanced Solutions: Harness cutting-edge technologies in AI, machine learning, and computer vision to revolutionize vehicle inspections.

Drive Global Impact: Your innovations will play a crucial role in enhancing automotive safety and reliability, impacting lives and businesses on an international scale.

Career Growth Opportunities: Participate in a journey of rapid development, surrounded by groundbreaking advancements and strategic industry partnerships.