Buyer

Job Purpose

This position focuses on procurement of PCB FAB materials including Laminate, Prepreg, Copper Foils, and other PCB Fab support items (supplies, drill bits, solder mask, etc.) as a main responsibility. It also supports the Purchasing Manager on Capital Equipment procurement, service contracts, and other projects as necessary.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyze demand/MRP data through Oracle ERP system on a daily basis to determine optimal safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities utilizing supply base and commodity specific knowledge.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with core vendors through daily communication as well as monthly or quarterly product roadmap and supply/demand review meetings.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with Brokers/Distributors.
• Makes timely purchasing transactions which achieve company quality, schedule, cost, and strategic objectives.
• Works with internal organizations and suppliers to continuously reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Determines root cause of material shortages and implements solutions.
• Solves quality issues with purchased materials together with QA and Engineering, Issues RMA and deploys corrective process improvements with vendors.
• Maintains purchasing related data in the company’s Oracle system.
• Runs Monthly Reports and develops new reports based on management requests for both internal and corporate requirements.
• Works closely with the Planning, Estimating, Engineering, and Sales teams for detailed pricing and forecast data.
• Indirect Purchase Requisition (IPR) for all non-inventory purchasing
• Quarterly cost update of all materials and inventory items in the system
• New vendor set up with Sanmina VCCS team
• Work with Sanmina AP to resolve the pending payments to vendors
• Supplier performance review
• Prepare for the internal/external audits such as ISO and AS9100

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• PCB FAB experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
• Experience with Oracle or other equivalent ERP system preferred
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/deadlines and deliver high quality results
• Strong negotiation skills

Benefits

• Salary Range(annual): $65,000.00 - $76,000.00
• Total rewards package includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

About the Role

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Qualifications

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.