Junior Buyer

At Spartronics, we're not just building products, we build products lives depend on. As an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the commercial aerospace, defense, medical device, life science, and industrial markets, we work to deliver products of the highest quality and reliability.

Our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). We also offer value-added services from early-stage engineering support to manufacturing testing, design for excellence and sustaining engineering for the full product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,300 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

Job Title: Junior Buyer (Entry Level)

Location: Watertown, SD (works on-site)

About the Role:

As a Junior Buyer for Spartronics you'll perform specialized and diversified procurement functions required to supply material using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing. Your contributions will help us continue our journey towards Winning as One: One company. One team. One purpose. One plan. One culture.

What a Day Looks Like:

• Analyze multiple requirements and corporate demand to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction to other employees in the department.
• May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• Perform other related duties as necessary to support corporate ISC activities.
• May make presentations to customers (internal/external) and to management on the status of commodities and projects.
• Expected to engage suppliers in meaningful & professional manner; you are the voice of Spartronics to our partner base.
• Analyze and speak to market trends for assigned customers and materials.
• Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.

Safety: Ensure all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State and company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

Requirements

To Excel in this role, you'll need:

• BA/BS in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Years of experience in lieu of education will be accepted. New graduates welcome.
• Microsoft Excel- Intermediate level skills required
• Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions in various commodities preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems preferred.
• Self directed worker needing limited direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Must be A US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder. We can not sponsor Visas.

Our Commitment: At Spartronics, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our culture at Spartronics values accountability, unity, respect, and transparency. These winning values are the lifeblood of our business. We embrace diversity through people who believe in these values. Embracing our employees’ differences enables us to be a stronger team.

Join Our Journey: If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4.

We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Watertown, SD 57201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000