Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist

This role joins a high-performing Purchasing Department, working closely with Asset Managers (Material Planners) and the Program Management Team to execute a high volume of accurate purchasing transactions. You will manage procurement for a variety of electronic commodities, ensure alignment with material demand, and consistently meet individual and team KPIs in a fast-paced electronics contract manufacturing environment.

• Execute a high volume of purchasing transactions on a daily basis while maintaining accuracy and adherence to purchasing policies.
• Proactively and assertively negotiate with suppliers on commodities, pricing, and shipping terms to minimize excess cost and purchase price variance.
• Stay current on all changes related to assigned commodities and desks, and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Manage past due deliveries, pull-ins, push-outs, and cancellations on a daily basis to support production and customer requirements.
• Identify risk parts and escalate issues to management in a timely manner to avoid supply disruptions.
• Execute MRP actions in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.
• Quickly resolve nonconforming material issues by collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal Quality and Engineering teams.
• Work with Accounting to resolve purchase order, invoice, and pricing discrepancies.
• Reconcile open order reports and ensure purchase order data is complete and accurate.
• Maintain accurate system updates, including material lead times and other key purchasing parameters.
• Prepare requests for quotation (RFQs) as required to support new or existing programs.
• Support programs assigned by Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Send automated requirements to all relevant target suppliers on a weekly basis and ensure timely follow-up.
• Monitor and follow through on purchasing-related workflows and metrics to support departmental KPIs.
• Review excess material on a monthly basis and determine appropriate disposition.
• Action nonconforming material (MRB) on at least a weekly basis, ensuring timely closure of issues.
• Collaborate as a cross-functional team player with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting to support overall business objectives.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure critical purchasing activities are completed first while maintaining progress on all other responsibilities.

• 5+ years of successful direct procurement experience in a fast-paced electronics contract manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing purchasing activities for commodities such as printed circuit boards, cable assemblies and harnesses, electronic components, custom and catalog assemblies, and sheet metal or machined parts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure while handling a high volume of transactions.
• Strong skills in purchasing tasks within ERP/MRP systems, including experience with platforms such as Manex and Spotlight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Solid negotiation experience with suppliers, including comfort negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Ability to quickly resolve nonconforming material issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to reconcile open orders, manage past due items, and maintain accurate system data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, professional, and timely updates.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on purchasing-related workflows and metrics to achieve KPIs.

• Experience working as a cross-functional team player with Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Accounting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively so that critical activities are completed first while maintaining progress on all other responsibilities.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to assess what needs to be done and take initiative without constant direction.
• Comfortable negotiating with the supply base and building strong supplier relationships.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure purchase orders, lead times, and system updates are accurate and current.
• Capability to review excess material and determine appropriate disposition in alignment with business needs.
• Experience supporting multiple programs simultaneously in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Open-ended contract opportunity, offering potential for long-term engagement based on performance and business needs.

This is an onsite role within a fast-paced electronics contract manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Purchasing, Asset Management, Program Management, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting teams. The position relies heavily on ERP/MRP systems such as Manex and Spotlight, along with daily use of Microsoft Office…