Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Title:

Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

+ 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.

Essential Skills

+ 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.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ 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.

Work Environment

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…