Buyer - Electronic Components

Summary
The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of assigned production and/or non-production (MRO) materials, with an emphasis on electronic components. Support administrative requirements for Electronic Commerce/Procurement, i.e. Kan Ban, MRP share and auto release program for the Materials Department.  This position 100% onsite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage low to moderate level commodities.
• Plan material purchases based on MRP requirements or internal requisition for MRO items.
• Ensure materials are on time to meet production and requisition start dates.
• Send out Purchase Orders (POs).
• Manage issues on supplier management.
• Manage material discrepancies (quality, quantity and price). Work closely with Program Managers regarding quality issues.
• Negotiate cost and lead time reductions for assigned commodities.
• Work closely/timely to resolve discrepant material (MRB) and return material authorization (RMAs).
• Maintain tracking reports and metric charts to provide status, measure performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Interface with Engineers and Supplier Quality including, but not limited to, MRB resolution.
• Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2 years of related experience in purchasing including APICS’ CPIM or other relative purchasing certification a plus.
• Experience purchasing electronics for SMT, BOX Build, EMS and Contract Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; INFOR Syteline preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Self-motived, ability to work independently and quickly with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to operate in a multi-tasking, highly dynamic work environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
• US Person as defined in 22 CRF Part 120.15 (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees and those given asylum in the United States, and temporary residents granted amnesty) since work includes ITAR controlled technical data