General Description: Procures raw materials, components, tooling, equipment and purchases services at the appropriate quality, lowest price and within acceptable time frames by performing the following duties. Duties & Responsibilities: · Purchases raw material, tooling and components for custom and standard inventory as well as materials, and equipment needed for day to day operations. · Builds and maintains good business vendor relationships, and seeks out new or alternate vendors as required. · Establishes and maintains raw material inventory and performs periodically random check of quantities to ensure accuracy. · Prepares and mails complete and accurate purchase orders according to company guidelines. · Expedites and follows up purchase orders as requested. · Resolves order and billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors, and responds to inquiries on any material received. · Coordinates and participates in physical inventory on an annual basis. · Prepares and transmits requests for quotes for items to be purchased via telephone, fax and mail. · Ensures vendors can provide products that meet the necessary internal technical requirements. · Processes returned purchased items that are not acceptable or do not meet specifications. · Interfaces with management concerning new products, and forecasts for new and existing products. · Maintains purchasing library to include paper/computer files and purchasing history files. · Initiates and distributes change notices for purchased items such as changes in specifications, part numbers and sources. · Interfaces with Shipping/Receiving Department regarding incoming and outgoing shipments on a daily basis. · Attends and participates in meetings to ensure customer requirements are met. Qualifications: Min 3-4 years experience in a purchasing / planning role in a build to order environment AS-9102 Detail orientated, works well under pressure to produce results, and demonstrate self-starting ability Strong planning, leadership, analytical, communication, and follow-through skills are required. Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications Strong Interpersonal Skills Electro-mechanical product experience and an understanding of technical drawings and specifications is desired Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) system required. Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience preferred Physical Requirements: Conform to company safety policies and procedures Citizenship Requirements: Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. Pay: $32.00 per hour Experience: PCB or PCBA: 1 year (Required) Electronics: 1 year (Required) Purchasing raw materials: 1 year (Preferred) Electronics Manufacturing: 2 years (Required) Buyer: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person