Buyer

Job Purpose

Working independently, coordinates purchasing activities and processes purchase requisitions in a timely manner. Using MRP and/or manual requisitions, analyzes demand to determine need, sends out RFQs for price and availability. The Buyer monitors supplier delivery. Negotiates price/volume/delivery dates and processes RMAs. Expedites and reschedules as necessary to meet production requirements. Responsible for resolving AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation. Buyer will research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long lead time parts. Senior Buyers may manage implementation of engineering changes, interpretation of procurement policies, process improvement projects, contract negotiation and approval of PPVs.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Examine purchase requirements and shortages, obtain quotations, and examine bids to negotiate best prices.
• Work with engineers and suppliers for alternative manufacturing sources and cost reductions.
• Research products, source vendors, and negotiate price, terms, and delivery of a wide variety of technical products including capacitors, resistors, inductors, transformers, relays, fuses, diodes, ICs, cables, connectors, etc., to effectively ensure maximum quality and profit.
• Expedite and update open-order status reports for on-time delivery.
• Serve as a liaison between manufacturing specialists and suppliers regarding late, damaged, and/or short orders.
• Provide purchasing/quoting support to CM for critical component shortages.
• Reconcile discrepancies between PO receipts and Accounts Payable.
• Maintain data integrity of PO and parts databases: management of MRP planning data, reviewing MRP Action messages, and placing/rescheduling/cancelling orders with suppliers as required.
• Manage discrepant material disposition and recovery plans.
• Coordinate purchasing details with suppliers regarding pricing revisions, order cancellation, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, delivery date revisions, invoice reconciliation.
• Expedite shortages to meet manufacturing need dates and update commit dates on weekly shortage reports.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness and prepare and process assigned purchase orders.
• Ensure materials are pipelined and in stock to meet company requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree and/or APIC certification.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing procuring electronic and electro-mechanical components, raw materials, and other production supplies, including demonstrating strong negotiation skills with all levels of suppliers and internal customers.
• MRP knowledge is a must.
• CM background with direct customer interface.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including V-lookups and Pivot Tables; Oracle 11i desirable.

Pay

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $85,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.

Benefits

The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.