Buyer

Job Summary Kensington Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to support the company’s purchasing function through the timely and accurate procurement of assigned materials, product lines, and vendor requirements. This position helps maintain strong supplier relationships, monitors open orders and delivery commitments, supports inventory and customer demand requirements, and works closely with sales and internal teams to resolve issues, protect service levels, and meet company objectives. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager and, in lieu of that role, to the Vice President. This position may involve access to supplier, customer, operational, technical, or other information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR requirements. Due to the nature of Kensington Electronics’ business and customer requirements, eligibility for this role may be limited to individuals who meet applicable U.S. export control authorization requirements and company compliance standards. Key Responsibilities Procure assigned materials, components, and product lines in accordance with customer demand, forecasted requirements, inventory needs, and company purchasing practices Create, review, and maintain purchase orders, order acknowledgements, open order reports, and related ERP data with a high degree of accuracy Monitor supplier lead times, promise dates, and delivery performance to support vendor on-time delivery and customer service expectations Follow up with vendors on open orders, expedites, de-expedites, shortages, and shipment status Maintain assigned focus lines, including pricing updates, product changes, discontinued or obsolete items, stock rotation concerns, and product discrepancy resolution Communicate with vendors regarding availability, lead time changes, allocations, backorders, documentation requests, and other supply issues impacting orders Coordinate with sales, customer service, warehouse, and management to resolve purchasing, delivery, pricing, and product-related issues in a timely manner Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures relating to export-controlled information, customer confidentiality, cybersecurity requirements, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and restricted access to regulated systems or technical data. Review inventory positions and purchasing activity to help balance customer needs, service levels, and inventory investment Research alternate sources, replacement parts, or revised procurement options when lead times, obsolescence, or supply disruptions create risk Maintain organized records and support reporting related to vendor performance, open purchase orders, pricing, and assigned product activity Meet all responsibilities applicable to this role as outlined in the ISO Quality Assurance and Procedures Manual and other company policies or procedures Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management Skills Proficiency in SAP, Oracle EBS, ERP systems, and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) software for effective procurement management. Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing advantageous contracts. Extensive knowledge of procurement processes within manufacturing environments and supply chain operations. Expertise in supplier management, category management, logistics coordination, and materials management. Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) when working on government-related contracts or projects. Ability to perform root cause analysis to resolve procurement issues swiftly and effectively. Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments and negotiating with suppliers. Understanding of production planning principles, quality management standards, and pricing strategies. Join us as a Buyer to play a vital role in driving operational excellence through strategic sourcing, innovative procurement practices, and supplier relationship management! Your exp…

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