Buyer

About the role

This position will focus 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. Will also support the Purchasing Manager on Capital Equipment procurement, service contracts and other projects as necessary.

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. Also establish and maintain good relationships with Brokers/Distributors.
• Make timely purchasing transactions which achieve company quality, schedule, cost, and strategic objectives.
• Work with internal organizations and suppliers to continuously reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Determine root cause of material shortages and implement solutions.
• Resolve quality issues with purchased materials together with QA and Engineering.
• Issue RMA and deploy corrective process improvements with vendors.
• Maintain purchasing related data in the company’s Oracle system.
• Run Monthly Reports and develop new reports based on management requests for both internal and corporate requirements.
• Work 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with Oracle or other equivalent ERP system preferred.

Skills

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills.
• 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.

Pay

Salary Range (annual): $65,000.00 - $76,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.