Administrative Support - Purchasing

Job Description

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 Corporation 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 Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

• 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 POs.
• 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.

• 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.

• Normally receives little instruction on day‑to‑day work.
• General instructions will be given on new assignments.
• Must demonstrate initiative and have the ability to multi‑task.
• Will, at times, receive additional tasks and responsibilities as required by management.
• These additional tasks and responsibilities may be temporary or permanent additions.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate with multiple levels of staff in and outside the organization.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office ’97‑current.
• Near expert abilities using Microsoft Excel are required as Excel is used on a very large portion of the primary and secondary responsibilities.

Required to sit for extended periods in an office environment; substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; repetitive motion. Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading. Occasionally exerts up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer