Senior Buyer

A large, privately owned electronics manufacturing company is growing and looking a Senior Buyer and Purchasing Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee the procurement of all material requirements, as well as production supplies. The company is housed in a 77,000-square-foot facility and has about 120 employees. Specializing in quick-turn Printed Circuit Board Assembly they provide same day turnaround for PCBA prototypes. People love working at this client and they have very low turnover.

• Reviews and coordinates purchase requests for quotes, bids, and proposals.
  • Prepares all aspects of procurement solicitations.
  • Assures full competition and documentation of actions, issues award letters, contracts and/or purchase orders.
  • Negotiates with suppliers establishing price, delivery, quantity, payment terms and scope of work
  • Research sources of supply.
  • Is a liaison between vendor, sales and engineering.
• Maintains records in accordance with established policies/procedures and audit guidelines.
• Performs hands-on day to day purchasing activities including buying materials and interacting with internal/external customers.
• Assist lower-level buyers with complex procurements.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Analyze existing purchasing processes for performance.
• Implement improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems.
• Identify ideal suppliers based on quality, cost and reliability.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
• Developing, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

• Relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, contracts management, or component sales/marketing.  
• A minimum of two years of staff management/supervision.
• Experience with Excel and MRP/ERP systems is a must.
• Requires a working knowledge of ITAR, DPAS rated contracts, cost analysis techniques and the ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors, customers and other internal departments is an important requirement.  
• Excellent oral and written communications skills is a must.
• Employee must have the ability to investigate and analyze information, and be able to draw appropriate conclusions.
• A strong negotiating skill is an integral component to fulfilling this position.
• AA or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance or closely related field or equivalent certification in Purchasing/Procurement. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable job knowledge and skills will have been obtained .  

• 401k plan with a 3% match (after 6 months of employment)
• The company pays for 80% of medical insurance
• Company is on a 4/10 schedule: you work Mon-Thu 10 hrs/day and are off Fri-Sun

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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Per Year