Buyer

ACTIA Electronics, an electronics manufacturing Supply Chain Solutions Company, is a successful and growing organization that is expanding at a very fast pace both domestically and internationally. We are a key link in supply chains worldwide, with a broad and diverse range of services from simple printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies to product engineering, testing and development.

We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our team in Romulus, MI. The Buyer will maintain inventory levels amid sourcing and maintaining high quality suppliers with an aggressive attitude toward project completion.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing
• Prioritize and send approved purchase orders and supporting documents to Suppliers.
• Update/confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and pricing.
• Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; reports non-conformances.
• Evaluate Suppliers based on price, quality and availability.
• Study purchase history and forecast, inventory levels and replenishment cycles.
• Procurement of items specified by other departments using the Purchase Order. Requisition Procedure, with proper authorization, specific to assigned parts/suppliers (tools, samples, etc.).
• Follow up to make sure goods/services are delivered as promised (on-time delivery).
• Follows the organization's goals, policies and procedures when making purchases.
  
  

Shared Responsibility With Purchasing Manager

• New Product Development
• Responsible for communication between Engineering and Suppliers for sourcing parts during the design and development process.
• Interface with Project Managers to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
• Review new part number releases, (for accuracy and completeness) work with Sales and Engineering to determine estimated annual usage (EAU), send request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers, review quotes and determine the best suited Supplier based on pricing, MOQ and quality. Provide all applicable documents to Purchasing Clerk so that system updates are completed in Visual and properly posted in the Vendor folders.
• Finalize the EDI and Forecast availability on ActiaCity
• Insure Data sanity into ERP
• Weekly meeting with AA purchasing Team to coordinate / problem solve
• Lead escalation shortages coming from Supply Chain and drive directly with supplier with or without AA support
• Issue monthly Purchasing KPI
• Deploy AA tools according to Vincent T roadmap
  
  

Secondary Responsibilities

• Supplier Improvement Program
• Keeps supplier performance records and intervenes if problems arise concerning shipments, prices, products or quality issues.
• Generates Quarterly Vendor report cards and summary report.
• Evaluate supplier performance, determine which suppliers require specific improvement plans and work with suppliers until improvements are in place.
• Supplier Selection Process
• Review current supply base and determine if any current supplier can meet our business needs.
• New suppliers must be researched and selected if current suppliers do not have the capacity to meet our needs. Factors include suppliers: available technology, cost competitiveness, delivery/capacity requirements.
• Review engineering change notices (ECN) to determine when updated prints/documents are required to be sent to supplier.
• Additional duties as needed
  

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of purchasing experience with a project management background
• Must be able to research and negotiate prices, create and maintain strong supplier relationships that mutually benefit us and the suppliers.
• Must have a strong background in math and communications skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully interface with various internal departments and business units at all company levels.
• Must be able to work and learn from others on a daily basis.
• Proven financial analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strategic thinker (able to take a step back and work through challenging issues)
• Continuous improvement mind-set
• Excellent communicator and able to overcome resistance to change and take on difficult conversations
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

ACTIA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ACTIA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and t providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ACTIA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ACTIA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package which includes:

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Life and Disability insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Generous paid time off policy.

A flexible Schedule.