Position Description

The Buyer I provides support to secure raw materials in support of customer products including electronic components, mechanical components, PCBs, hardware and other indirect materials by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance; obtaining requirement products through purchase order issues and receipts, managing controlling inventory, supplier selection and performance metrics, and overall customer satisfaction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities as required.
• Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
• Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, customers, and involved departments to communicate and resolve procurement related problems.
• Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.
• Expedite material to fulfill production requirements, customer upsides, and NPI product transitions.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
• Maintain accuracy of product information within ERP/MRP, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
• Ensure MRP parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels; making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure that company requirements are met and that the supplier is aware of performance results.
• Maintain services and production MRO requirements by conferring with manufacturing leads.
• Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally and in writing concerning purchasing operations.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending required team meetings and supplier/customer product reviews.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.

Experience/Education

Required:

• 1-2 years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships

Desired:

• Knowledge of MRP processes
• Contract manufacturing experience.
• Work experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of import freight movement.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise and keep customers informed
• Ability to maintain a positive company image and brand.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Efficient organization and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• A courteous and professional demeanor.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite and other work-related software including ERP/MRP

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