Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Overview

For over 35 years, OSI Electronics has provided Manufacturing Solutions of the highest quality, reliability, and customer support. We specialize in customized Manufacturing Solutions with the portfolio of services, capabilities, and factory locations needed to provide our customers with a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. OSI Electronics offers turnkey solutions for the full range of assembly complexity. We partner with Customers on Product Development, New Product Introduction, Mass Production, Sustaining Engineering and Product Lifecycle Management.

Our cutting edge technology, manufacturing proficiency and responsive technical services deliver the Tier One capabilities Customers require.

• Source and purchase PCBA electronic components and wire harness such as ICs, resistors, capacitors, connectors, PCBs, solder materials, and related items.
• Monitor and follow through on deliveries to ensure material arrives on time in the factory and gets received and moved to inventory.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new local and overseas suppliers.
• Prepare and process Purchase Requisition s (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO).
• Negotiate pricing, MOQ, lead time, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance including quality, delivery, and service level.
• Handle material shortages, delivery delays, and quality issues in coordination with suppliers.
• Ensure material availability in line with production schedules and forecasts.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking and production shortages.
• Ensure purchased materials comply with BOM, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Support supplier audits and compliance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH).
• Collaborate with QA and Engineering teams to resolve NCRs and material quality issues.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing documentation.
• Prepare purchasing reports, cost analysis, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company SOPs and policies.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Warehouse, and Finance teams.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities related to new material sourcing.

• 2–5 years of experience as a Buyer / Purchasing in PCBA or Electronics Manufacturing industry.
• Experience handling local and overseas suppliers.
• Proficient negotiation and communication skills.
• Familiar with ERP / MRP systems.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Prior experience working in the purchasing department in the same industry required.
• Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends.
• Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Great team player.
• Flexible to travel and work long hours, as necessary.