Buyer; II

Buyer II

The Buyer - II independently supports procurement and purchasing activities related to materials, components, equipment, and operational supply requirements within an electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders, coordinating supplier activities, monitoring delivery performance, and supporting material availability to ensure continuity of manufacturing operations and customer delivery objectives. The Buyer - II works closely with planning, warehouse, manufacturing, suppliers, and operational teams to resolve procurement issues, manage supplier performance, and improve purchasing effectiveness through increased ownership and operational decision-making capability.

Citizenship Requirement- ITAR Regulations require all candidates be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. We can not sponsor Visas.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred; candidates with equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement, purchasing, inventory control, warehouse, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or industrial production environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier coordination, inventory management, and manufacturing support operations.
• Experience supporting ERP systems, purchasing systems, inventory management platforms, or operational procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple operational priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel functionality.
• Ability to analyze supplier performance, procurement risks, and operational purchasing data to support decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional operational and supplier support teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate procurement records, reports, supplier documentation, and operational purchasing information.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English to interpret work instructions, operational reports, supplier documentation, and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or electronics contract manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting supplier escalation management, delivery recovery activities, or operational procurement coordination initiatives.
• Knowledge of inventory management, manufacturing planning, supplier negotiations, and procurement optimization methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), operational scaling, or manufacturing transition initiatives.
• Experience utilizing manufacturing analytics platforms, operational dashboards, or procurement reporting systems.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational optimization methodologies.
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, or related supply chain/procurement certification.

Key Metrics and Focus Areas

• Supplier delivery performance and material availability effectiveness.
• Accuracy of purchase orders, procurement transactions, and supplier documentation.
• Responsiveness to material shortages, supplier delivery concerns, and operational procurement risks.
• Cross-functional collaboration supporting manufacturing continuity and supply chain operations.
• Continuous improvement of purchasing effectiveness, supplier coordination, and procurement efficiency.
• Support of inventory objectives, manufacturing readiness, and operational continuity activities.
• Accuracy and effectiveness of procurement reporting, supplier tracking, and purchasing documentation.
• Compliance with organizational purchasing procedures, inventory controls, and operational standards.
• Development of independent procurement capability and operational problem-solving effectiveness.

Physical Requirements / Essential Functions

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 15 pounds.
• Frequent use of computers, phones, ERP systems, and office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication methods.
• Ability to move throughout office, warehouse, and manufacturing areas as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• May occasionally support activities within manufacturing areas requiring compliance with PPE and safety requirements.

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Our Benefits

• Health and Wellness :
  Medical insurance plans - options include: 3 High…