Buyer

Position Summary

As our Buyer, you'll be at the center of a fast-paced global operation, building strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring material availability, and driving solutions that directly impact customer success. This is more than a purchasing role; it's an opportunity to influence business performance, support cutting-edge technologies, and help deliver mission-critical interconnect solutions to customers around the world. In this role, you'll partner closely with suppliers, production planning, engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams to maintain a reliable and efficient supply chain while balancing quality, inventory, delivery, and cost objectives. Buyer level (Buyer I or Buyer II) will be determined based on experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated procurement proficiency.

What You'll Do

• Manage purchase orders from placement through delivery to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment
• Source electronic components, cable and wire products, connectors, harness materials, mechanical components, and other manufacturing-related commodities
• Analyze material requirements and convert MRP recommendations into effective purchasing strategies
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements to achieve cost and service objectives
• Support new product introductions and customer-specific programs through strategic sourcing and supplier engagement
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement
• Identify and qualify alternative sources to strengthen supply continuity and support business growth
• Manage material shortages and expedite critical orders to maintain production schedules
• Partner with planning and operations teams to optimize inventory levels while supporting customer demand
• Monitor market trends, lead times, and supply chain risks that may impact material availability
• Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and customer support teams to ensure seamless execution of customer programs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence
• Contribute to strategic sourcing efforts and process improvements that strengthen organizational performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred
• 3 to 7+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience sourcing and purchasing electronic components, wire and cable products, connectors, custom assemblies, engineered products, or similar commodities
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, inventory management, and supplier performance metrics
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Experience

• Cable assemblies and wire harness manufacturing
• Connectors and interconnect technologies
• Electronic and electromechanical components
• Semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains
• Aerospace and defense
• Medical device manufacturing
• OEM and contract manufacturing organizations
• High-mix, low-volume production environments
• International sourcing and global supplier management

Professional Certifications

The following certifications are a plus: APICS/ASCM, CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), ISM certifications, and other relevant supply chain and procurement credentials.