Buyer Procurement

Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to multiple industries, including aerospace, defense, surveillance, automotive, pro-audio, medical, and industrial controls. Our company offers a challenging and rewarding environment with a tremendous opportunity for career growth.

Immediate hiring to work in our Electronic Manufacturing company as a buyer/ purchaser we service multiple industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and precision industrial controls.

This position is responsible for quoting and/or purchasing of raw material / finished goods inventory (emphasis on quoting) specifically for electronic and mechanical components for printed circuit card assemblies and either level assemblies

Responsibilities:

Assist the department in developing processes that improve quoting in terms of winning quotes and performing quotes in an efficient manner.

In a positive manner, work proactively with Sales to win quotes, knocking down barriers to achieve positive results.

If required, assume the responsibility of an EMS buyer

Assume primary ownership from cradle to grave for all assigned quotes, driving engineering and other functional groups to finish their quote portions on time. Elevate as necessary.

Create new quote folders and keep them up to date. Maintain Qual-Pro’s quote log. Submit all completed quotes to sales with Quote Submittal form

Competitive quotes are defined as:

• Quoting multiple component suppliers for the best price, lead-time, and/or excess. This shall include identifying registered components.
• Quote multiple suppliers (minimum three desired) for fabricated items such as PCB suppliers, sheet metal suppliers, and outside services.
• Negotiating pricing and terms
• Obtain better pricing on follow-on quotes

Adhere to the policies of the company, procurement, and quoting policies

Coordinate outside processing with sub-contractors

Assist in qualifying new suppliers; expand the portfolio of fabrication/PCB and outside service providers

Provide necessary data for presentations and reviews. Participate in such reviews and meetings as necessary

Working closely with salespeople to customize proposals when necessary. Consult with Sales in ideas of winning quotes and quote strategy.

Assisting the follow-up with outstanding sales proposals in an effort to win purchase orders from customers.

Other duties may be assigned

Required education, experience, and attributes of a successful candidate:

Must have previous experience in a contract manufacturing or OEM environment.

Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in an EMS environment as a buyer and/or quote. Alternatively, minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electronics distribution industry.

Experienced in and thorough knowledge of MRP, Bill of Materials, Inventory, and Production Control, including automated purchase order systems.

Detailed knowledge of commercial electronics and components, including military specifications, medical requirements, avionics, aerospace, NADCAP, ITAR, and contract requirements

Experienced in procuring PCBs, fabricated items (sheet metal, injection-molded and machined), electronic commodities (passive and active components), cable assemblies, and process/MRO materials to support production

Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer’s data sheets, fabrication and assembly drawings

Familiarity with schematics and Gerber files

Ability to negotiate favorable terms and continuously improve pricing for materials and services (PPV)

Proven track record of positive and long-standing relationships with vendors and suppliers–More specifically (Avnet, Arrow, Future, TTI, PCB suppliers, sheet metal suppliers, cable suppliers)

Ability to source new and alternative suppliers

Proficient in Excel and Word (Microsoft Access a plus)

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WITH A MINIMUM OF SUPERVISION

we are interviewing and looking to hire ASAP