$90,000–$115,000 Per Year
APICS Certification, Candidate Sourcing, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Components, Electronics Manufacturing, Engineering Change Order, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Pricing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing Strategy, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, eCos
Our client is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the procurement of production and indirect materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will oversee supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and lead times, support new product introductions, and ensure materials are delivered on time to meet production schedules.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established electronics manufacturing company that partners with customers across highly regulated industries, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions from new product introduction through full-scale production.
Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned commodities and supplier relationships.
- Plan and procure materials using MRP/ERP systems.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Support NPI launches and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Resolve supplier, quality, and material discrepancies.
- Drive inventory optimization and alternate sourcing strategies.
- Monitor purchasing metrics and maintain accurate reporting.
Profile
Ideal Candidate:
- 8+ years of purchasing experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS.
- Experience sourcing electronic components and PCBs/bare boards.
- Strong background with MRP/ERP systems (Syteline preferred).
- Skilled in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and inventory management.
- Bachelor's degree required; APICS/CPIM certification is a plus.
Job Offer
What's To Offer:
- Competitive base salary with bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Career growth within a stable, growing manufacturing organization.
- Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and make a direct business impact.
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