Associate Buyer

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:  

• Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions in weekly basis 

• Generate and manage purchase order releases for indirect materials, services, and Capex, may support production releases 

• Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status 

• Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR) 

• Work with Procurement Manager/Direct of Supply Chain to obtain authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability   

• Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV & excess inventory  

• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers 

• Execute contract changes 

• Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory, i.e., Kanban, Breadman) changes recommended by Commodity Manager/Procurement Manager/Director of Supply Chain 

• Adhere to supplier approval and review processes 

• Manage stock levels of shop floor consumables, office supplies and equipment 

• Monitor, maintain and replenish common consumable’s area 

• Review packing slips for accuracy of products, put away materials, and approve invoices 

• Daily walk about to ensure appropriate stock levels of needed supplies & consumables 

• Credit card buys and expense reports 

• Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by commodity management 

• Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues 

• Support Buyers on procurement activities 

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain is required or related field.

• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal  

• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software  

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)  

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills  

• Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure  

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS: 

Physical and/or Mental Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working Conditions 

The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $20.00- $27.00 per hour; a shift differential may also be provided depending on the work hours.  Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift.