Supply Chain Buyer

Supply Chain Buyer

As a leading Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, we partner with world-class innovators in aerospace, defense, medical devices, life sciences, and industrial markets to deliver reliable, high-performance electronic solutions. From concept to completion, our teams work together to ensure quality, precision, and on-time delivery for customers who depend on us.

As a Supply Chain Buyer in Strongsville, OH, you play a crucial role in our strategic plan for Supply Chain Management, with comprehensive responsibility for commodity and supplier management. This key position requires excellence in sourcing, planning, and procuring components and materials necessary to meet MRP and manufacturing requirements in alignment with production schedules and customer needs.

Analyze multiple requirements and corporate procurement demand which satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.

Assist in supply chain development through participation in supplier audits, monitoring and communication of supplier performance metrics, and continuous improvement by driving closure of supplier corrective actions.

Develop, implement, and manage commodity strategy, evaluate, and select suppliers, including global opportunities, negotiation of supply agreements and rationalization of the current supply base. Develop, implement and manage program inventory plans to achieve Cash Flow requirements assuring that it aligns with customer demand.

Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required. Assist in resolving purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.

May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction and / or assist in training other employees in the department. Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.

May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules.

Work independently and arrive at decisions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.

May negotiate short- and long-term contracts, agreements, and blanket purchase orders.

Make presentations to customers (internal / external) and to management on the status of commodities and projects.

May assist in the direction of the procurement activity of the department.

Education / License / Experience Required :

BA / BS in related field or equivalent experience

2-4 years of experience in related discipline.

CPIM or CPM preferred.

Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions in various commodities.

Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma and CRP) required.

Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Must possess a thorough technical understanding of the various commodities assigned.

Must be U.S. persons within the definition of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. We cannot sponsor visas.

Compensation : This is an exempt position with a salary range of $65,000-$75,000. Compensation is based on work experience in purchasing, education level, and prior work experience in electronics manufacturing.

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