BUYER – ELECTRONICS

Client is a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services for fifty years and is a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. They work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, they manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. They use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on-time, Client is certified to AS9100D, operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD,
Company is ITAR compliant and a Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Responsible for purchasing and expediting electronic components, supplies, and related items to support manufacturing production schedules.

• Procures material to ensure continuous production while controlling inventory levels.
• Analyzes purchase requisitions and determines the most cost effective, reliable Supplier.
• Analyzes customer ship schedule (backlog) and regularly communicates order status.
• Reacts to Engineering Alert Notices (EAN) and places purchase orders if necessary.
• Reacts to non-conforming (rejected) material to prevent production delays.
• Works closely with Suppliers to meet promised dates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication, and experienced planning skills
• Must be a team player for seamless coordination within and between departments
• Awareness of pricing and inventory issues
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure/deadlines
• Knowledge of general purchasing practices and procedures
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Suppliers and Coworkers

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of experience

• Procures material to ensure continuous production while controlling inventory levels.
• Analyzes purchase requisitions and determines the most cost effective, reliable Supplier.
• Analyzes customer ship schedule (backlog) and regularly communicates order status.
• Reacts to Engineering Alert Notices (EAN) and places purchase orders if necessary.
• Reacts to non-conforming (rejected) material to prevent production delays.
• Works closely with Suppliers to meet promised date