Buyer II, New Product Introduction - Shure

Are you a tactical thinker seeking opportunities to develop strategic plans?

We are looking for a Specialist II, New Product Procurement. Elevate your career in an exciting role where you'll support innovative product development from concept to launch. Collaborate with dynamic teams to ensure material availability, manage inventory strategies, and optimize procurement processes. If you’re passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you to make a significant impact while working on groundbreaking projects. Be part of our journey to bring cutting-edge products to life!

This role can be remote within the U.S. 

• Supports blue ribbon team requirements such as placing purchase orders (PO’s), expediting and delaying PO’s, and managing supplier returns.
• Partners with Inventory Analyst to develop inventory strategy for each project and implement system updates and track progress towards targets.  Provide weekly updates on status.
• Supports CEM component shortages for builds
• Provides clear visibility to material status to support build requirements and ensure schedules are achieved
• Supports New Product Sourcing in preparing and analyzing RFQ’s
• Works with engineering to disposition inventory after each phase to ensure accurate inventory visibility and timely removal of obsolete components
• Sets clear delivery expectations and manages on time delivery adherence and lead-time compliance with suppliers.
• Ensures weekly forecasts are distributed on a timely basis to suppliers (i.e. open order reports/schedule agreements/contracts).
• Reduces the number of exception messages and overdue supply elements within the assigned MRP controller code/s grouping of materials.
• Analyzes and optimizes the SAP material master settings.
• Participates in developing best practices for the procurement department, which includes developing better and more efficient ways of doing business.
• Ability to produce KPI's/metrics, data and statistics using SAP, Excel or PowerPoint to reflect root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Performs other duties as assigned..

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related to the Supply Chain field (i.e. Materials, Logistics, Planning, etc.).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement practices, terms, negotiation concepts, business law (i.e. Uniform Commercial Code-UCC for United States-except for Louisiana) and learns to use professional concepts
• Able to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data
• Able to demonstrate strong analytical skills including use of tools such as DMAIC Improvement Cycle, Pareto's and/or fishbone charts.
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills including ability to influence and negotiate.
• Able to manage time well, handle and prioritize multiple tasks, and complete them with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong organizational skills including change management and project management.
• Able to use professional concepts and apply company policies/procedures to work on problems/issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Able to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• High standards of integrity required.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE
Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, with remote and hybrid opportunities throughout the United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The base salary range for this position is between $53,000 - $107,200. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for this opportunity. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.  

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance 2025

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