Buyer – Electrical & Electronic Components

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with Production Planner to level load component purchases based upon build schedule demand
• Manage orders so that product arrives just in time for production and minimize the cash-flow on our small business
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts by soliciting & analyzing price proposals, as well as issue Purchase Orders
• Maintain program material budgets, product quality specifications, as well as applicable laws/regulations
• Aid in the research and evaluation of suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time/resolve problems related to undelivered goods
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Ability to read schematics/technical drawings and knowledgeable in the use and practice of BOMs
• Excellent interpersonal skills with CME personnel & vendors
• Knowledge of computers, electronics, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Knowledge of: Internet research, ethical standards, competitive bidding procedures, inventory standards and control; data collection techniques for establishing sources of supply/product/vendor information; general law of contracts/Terms & Conditions; Microsoft Suite of Products & Deltek ERP CostPoint Software
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing & distribution
• Prepare and present written or oral reports; reproduce established bids; learn to prepare and evaluate new bids; learn practices and principles of government contracting (FAR/DFARS knowledge)
• Work with relative independence and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment through problem resolving, planning, and organizing of information

Minimum Requirements Needed

• Between 3-5 years of related Electronics/Electrical components buying experience
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred; High School or AA/AS degree (trade or tech school) from an Accredited College/University

Other Requirements

• Positions with CME require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations/Export Administration Regulations.
• Applicants must be "U.S. Persons" as defined in these regulations.
• In compliance with U.S. federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. CME cannot accept any person who does not meet employment eligibility requirements, E-Verify verification, and/or is in the U.S. under a student (F1 and/or OPT, J1, or M1) or temporary work visa.

Pay Range

$55,000 - $65,000 per year