Buyer

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

As a Buyer, you play a pivotal role in managing the procurement process for a power electronics manufacturing company. Your responsibilities encompass sourcing, negotiating, and planning the acquisition of critical components and materials. Let’s delve into the details:

Responsibilities:

1. Sourcing and Procurement:
   • Quoting and Procuring: Obtain quotes and purchase electro/mechanical components, fabricated items, printed circuit boards, and hardware using an MRP system.
   • Vendor Interface: Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to secure competitive prices and favorable delivery dates.
   • Parts Database Maintenance: Update and manage the parts database for buying and quoting purposes.
2. Research and Evaluation:
   • Electronics Components: Research, evaluate, and purchase electronics components based on demand, price, and quality.
   • MRO Items: Procure maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) items.
   • Miscellaneous Services: Acquire services as needed.
3. Customer Quotes and Bid Analysis:
   • Customer Quotes: Work on customer quotes, ensuring competitive pricing and lead times.
   • Bid Results: Analyze bid results and make informed recommendations.
   • Purchase Orders (POs): Process purchase orders, review completeness, accuracy, and risk management.
4. Supply Chain Coordination:
   • MRP Demand Monitoring: Monitor MRP demand and exception reports to prepare and distribute POs.
   • Vendor Bidding: Obtain at least three bids from qualified vendors.
   • Material Shortages: Address material shortages and expedite deliveries with suppliers.
5. Quality Control and Problem Resolution:
   • MRB Issues: Address defective or unacceptable goods/services with quality control personnel and vendors.
   • Purchase Order Tracking: Maintain a personal log of purchase orders.
   • Supplier Communication: Collaborate with suppliers regarding late deliveries and urgent orders.
   • Discrepancy Resolution: Reconcile quantity and pricing discrepancies with the accounting department.
6. Other Supply Chain duties and projects assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree is advantageous.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of related experience in purchasing and materials planning, preferably using MRP/ERP systems.  
• Skills:
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong negotiation skills and excellent oral/written communication.
  • Must be a US person and available to work long hours in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary:  DOE

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off:  10 days
• Paid Holidays:  8 days
• Health Insurance: Multiple plans to choose from
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401k Matching Retirement

Remember, your role directly impacts the supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely production of power electronics. Your attention to detail, negotiation skills, and ability to manage vendor relationships are critical for success!