Buyer/ Procurement Specialist

To be a family that uses our collective superpowers to do significant good. Are you passionate about sourcing products, negotiating deals, and building strong relationships with electronics suppliers?

About the role

We’re looking for motivated professionals who are excited to make an impact as Master Electronics continues to grow and evolve. Our Buyers/ Procurement Specialists play a critical role in our success by partnering closely with suppliers and our sales team to deliver value to our customers and drive the business forward.

Responsibilities

• Make strategic purchasing decisions for optimal inventory, considering inputs from Sales, our system, and suppliers
• Collaborate with suppliers for go-to-market strategies, negotiate deals, and build strong relationships
• Provide proactive guidance and support to Sales for business growth and customer satisfaction
• Address disruptions promptly and communicate effectively in scenarios like shipping delays, material shortages, and price increases
• Compile and analyze reports to prioritize actions and make intelligent business decisions
• Manage factory backlog by adapting to changing demand and supply dynamics
• Review and distribute key information/data from suppliers to Sales and other departments

Requirements

• One plus (1+) years of buying, procurement, or planner experience, preferably for a distribution center
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Purchasing or product management experience in the electronics industry, preferred
• Experience in supply chain or supply chain management preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Proven attention to detail, problem-solving, quickness, and accuracy
• Strong analytical and process-oriented skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, reliably follow through, and work well in a team

Qualifications

• One plus (1+) years of buying, procurement, or planner experience, preferably for a distribution center
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Purchasing or product management experience in the electronics industry, preferred
• Experience in supply chain or supply chain management preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Proven attention to detail, problem-solving, quickness, and accuracy
• Strong analytical and process-oriented skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, reliably follow through, and work well in a team

Skills

• Strategic purchasing decisions
• Collaboration with suppliers
• Proactive guidance and support to Sales
• Addressing disruptions
• Compiling and analyzing reports
• Managing factory backlog
• Distributing key information/data

Benefits

• World-class and affordable insurance plans
• 401(k) match program
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Company-sponsored donation match 3 for 1
• Comprehensive benefits package

Pay

Pay range: $50,000 to $80,000 (salary plus performance-based pay), with a great potential to earn more based on exceeding performance targets

Schedule

This position is based at our headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, and is hybrid, offering the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week after the first 90 days.