Buyer - Temp

Buyer Summary

This position is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, buying and managing a wide range of purchase requisitions in support of production in a compliant manner aligned with internal policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate purchasing activities and process purchase requisitions in a timely manner.
• Using MRP and/or manual requisitions, analyze demand to determine need.
• Send out RFQs for price and availability.
• Negotiate price, volume, and delivery dates.
• Process RMAs.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite or reschedule deliveries as necessary to meet production requirements.
• Resolve AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation.
• Drive profitability through understanding material and labor costs as they relate to business goals.
• Research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long‑lead‑time parts (as needed).
• Manage implementation of engineering changes, interpret procurement policies, lead process‑improvement projects, negotiate contracts, and approve PPVs (as needed).
• Understand multi‑level Bills of Materials (complex assemblies within assemblies).
• Use “Price Escalation” clauses to adjust for changing copper and steel market costs.
• Apply Incoterms (shipping rules) for moving heavy raw materials.
• Manage exchange‑rate risks for international purchases.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2 years experience purchasing electronic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components.
• Contract Manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Mechanical Manufacturing Operations experience in Materials, Supply Chain and/or Cost Accounting (preferred).
• Strong analytical and project‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Highly proficient ERP system experience (preferably Oracle).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with suppliers as well as Sanmina customers.
• Self‑starter who demonstrates initiative, can work both in teams and independently.

How to Stand Out

• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certification.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses—including tuition—for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina.
• Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.