Purchasing Administrator

Company Overview

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq:SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest‑growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end‑to‑end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Division & Location

Division: Sanmina Energy (Houston)

Facility Capabilities: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro‑mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy high‑temperature printed circuit board assemblies; Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.

Position Summary

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator

Primary Responsibilities

• Process eCompras and manual purchase order transactions for buyers.
• Email completed purchase order documents to suppliers and buyers.
• Upload new buys and reschedules for buyers.
• Process date changes to purchase orders.
• Provide daily and weekly Oracle and Discoverer reports to buyers and manager.
• Support the plant in achieving E3K, M3K, and S3K Class A certification.
• Prepare M3K reports required to support purchasing activities.
• Save electronic and hard‑copy files as described by M3K documentation.
• Coordinate M3K audits by providing required documentation for audits.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Act as backup for fellow administrative assistants as needed during the week and cover the desk of those who are out of the office.
• Gather and assemble various information regarding buyer status (such as new buy placement, AP holds, past‑due POs, MRB/RTV, RDL, etc.) into a single Excel file for the Purchasing Manager.

Expectations & Working Style

• Normally receives little instruction on day‑to‑day work; general instructions are given on new assignments.
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to multi‑task.
• Will, at times, receive additional tasks and responsibilities as required by management (temporary or permanent additions).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of staff inside and outside the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (1997–current).
• Near‑expert abilities using Microsoft Excel, as Excel is heavily utilized for primary and secondary responsibilities.

Special Requirements

• ITAR Notice: This is an ITAR facility. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.