Buyer

Job Summary

Responsible for purchasing of Inventory and Non-Inventory assigned commodities to support Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D Operations. The position requires judgement, ingenuity, critical thinking and adherence to established policies and procedures. Also coordinates on-time delivery of goods, with ability to manage projects, gather and analyze data, work in a team environment and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Familiarity with a wide range of items, from electronic components to mechanical enclosures, built to print, and raw circuit cards.
• High energy level, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Personable, adaptable, and capable of learning quickly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sources and evaluates suppliers for pricing and reliability, emphasizing the importance of maintaining multiple sources for the same items.
• Issue purchase orders for all acquisitions, avoiding non-credible or problematic suppliers.
• Negotiate quantity purchases for favorable prices and lead times.
• Collaborates with other departments for formal quotations and pricing negotiations.
• Thoroughly reviews purchase requisitions, seeks clarification when necessary, and documents any revisions. Seeks information when needed.
• Verifies prices and delivery with suppliers before issuing purchase orders, ensuring alignment with specified requisition details.
• Processes procurement documentation, including review and clarification of requisition descriptions and resolution of delivery lead-time constraints, and obtains requisition variance approvals.
• Scrutinizes invoices for accuracy and initiates corrective action for discrepancies.
• Makes recommendations to the Purchasing Manager for improvements in purchasing parameters.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Manages multiple projects, works collaboratively, and maintains relationships internally and externally.
• Adapts to evolving workflows and communicates effectively across the organization.
• Acts as a reference point for others to seek information about various supply chain topics.
• Be a self-motivator.
• Escalates topics/issues as needed.
• Be organized and able to manage multiple opportunities/tasks at once.
• Utilizes computerized procurement system (ORACLE) for generation and verification of reports, blanket purchase orders and various types of purchase orders in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Develops, receives, processes and evaluates bid packages and vendor responses for items.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders, change orders, blanket order releases, repair orders, emergency orders and confirming orders in a professional and timely manner.
• Expedites procurement activities as directed.
• Performs other tasks in addition to the above listed responsibilities including, but not limited to, staff meetings, vendor visitations, preparation of memos, letters, forms, and correspondences as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Achieve the requirements & responsibilities by:

• Initiating new, creative ideas.
• Having a willingness to be flexible - adapting to new paths
• Strong problem solving / troubleshooting practices.
• Able to manage multiple projects.
• Being a team player and working cross-functionally.
• Managing resources and relationships - internally and externally.
• Consistently evaluating processes, automate, recommend changes when appropriate.
• Supporting all business operations, value in - value out.
• Adapting to and realizing workflow can, will change as our business grows.
• Communicating throughout organization.

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field is preferred or years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or production buying.
• A solid skillset in using Office and ORACLE (or equivalent) software.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Proven experience in procurement and supplier relationship management in the defense and aerospace industry is preferred.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven strong negotiation and communication skills to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and cost breakdowns to make informed decisions. Knowledge of Market - Materials and manufacturing is a plus.
• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address supply chain challenges effectively.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Quality Focus: A commitment to ensuring high-quality materials and components for production.
• Team Player: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to Work Independently: Demonstrated capability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities in the procurement process.
• Flexible: Travel may be required

About the Role

SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, serves those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. Our heritage dates back to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

Benefits

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Pay

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen