Buyer II (25597)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of assigned commodities including, but not limited to, build-to-print PCBs, components, plastics and sheet metal, including sourcing and negotiation of non-contracted parts.
• Run, execute, MRP new purchase suggestions and purchase order changes while being the liaison for customer interface.
• Advise the Purchase Price Variance (PPV) based on material availability to the program manager.
• Work with supplier & program manager for reduction and/or return opportunities of material.
• Resolve non-conforming material disposition.
• Report material status for all related material of assigned programs to assigned CFT.
• Ensure that NEOTech’s supply chain strategy and objectives are incorporated in the solicitation and supplier selection processes.
• Support NPI (new product introduction), as necessary.
• Participate in product cost reduction initiatives, lead-time reviews, and other special projects, as necessary.
• Support and follow all ISO standards related to NEOTech’s various Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with EMS supply chain and distribution network.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize based upon deadlines.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in supply chain/materials in high-technology/EMS environment.
• 3 years supply chain/materials experience in high-technology/EMS environment.
• Experience working with Excel required and Access a plus.
• ERP system experience, Epicor ERP system experience a plus.