Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist; Buyer

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, shipping, logistics, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished goods.

This position requires strong expertise in supply chain management, domestic and international shipping, and collaboration with third-party vendors and component manufacturers.

• Oversee the full supply chain process to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company goals.
  Manage and prioritize daily procurement activities across multiple commodities.
• Act as an electronics parts buyer, sourcing and purchasing components to support production requirements.

• Manage domestic and international shipping operations while ensuring compliance with regulations, tariff codes, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate the movement of parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished goods to support production schedules and customer demand.

• Create, place, and manage purchase orders aligned with MRP and production demand.
• Source and onboard new vendors, including qualification, certifications, and onboarding documentation.
• Collaborate with third-party contract manufacturing vendors and component manufacturers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve cost savings while minimizing risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and contract requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Work closely with internal departments, including engineering, finance, accounting, operations, warehouse, and customer service, to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Partner with internal teams as a trusted advisor on supply chain and procurement matters.
• Coordinate with operations and production teams to ensure schedules align with demand forecasts and customer requirements.

• Ensure the timely delivery of parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished goods to meet production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Analyze inventory and support the reduction of excess and obsolete materials.

• Monitor and control supply chain costs to ensure operations remain within budget.
• Lead resolution efforts for pricing, delivery, and quality issues, escalating when necessary.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

• Identify supply chain bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, to increase throughput.

• Maintain data integrity within ERP systems and use data to report on metrics such as on-time delivery and purchase price variance.