**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Lead a team of Factory Buyers
- Ensure process efficiency and process compliance
- Achieve security of supply, competitive pricing, and strong communication with Production Planning and Customer Success teams using SAP
- Improve process efficiency through digitalization and automation tools in SAP, and enhance overall team performance
- Implement programs that improve purchasing strategies
**FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performance monitoring and guidance to drive continuous improvement for each team member
- Team development and task assignment based on individual skills and competencies
- Monitor security of supply and define effective actions to mitigate deviations from targets
- Analyze, select, and define improvement actions related to security of supply, cost, inventory, and team performance
- Review factory demand over a defined period and consolidate requirements into purchase orders with preferred suppliers
- Place purchase orders and ensure security of supply while maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels
- Maintain professional relationships with suppliers, continuously driving improvement and consistently strong performance (competitive costs, on-time delivery, and zero quality defects)
- Maintain and update supplier information and documentation
- Clarify and resolve component discrepancies and errors in the bill of materials (BOM)
- Coordinate delivery or invoice discrepancies with Receiving and Accounts Payable departments
- Expedite overdue purchase orders with suppliers and keep Production Planning and Customer Success teams informed of status updates through SAP comments
- Prepare and submit requests for quotation (RFQs) to suppliers to obtain the best pricing and delivery conditions
- Update component information in the MRP system, including pricing, discounts, minimums/multiples, and lead times (fully integrated with SAP)
- Manage the supplier classification system
- Clean and organize the work area as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain material traceability as required
**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field
- More than 5 years of experience in purchasing within an electronics manufacturing environment
- Understanding of the electronic product distribution structure and knowledge of key market players
- In-depth knowledge of production aspects related to electronic, mechanical, and precision electromechanical assemblies and subassemblies
- Strong knowledge of inventory control, inventory turnover, and available supply chain programs that can improve material positioning in a production environment
- Strong monitoring skills and overall performance awareness, with attention to detail to understand impact factors for individual buyer improvement
- Understanding of different component distribution channels
- Solid understanding of MRP concepts and best practices
- Strong negotiation skills
- **Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written**:
- **US Valid Visa**
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in the electronics Industry?
(PCBAs and Wire Harness)
- How many years of experience do you have in purchasing (MRO and MRP)?
- Do you have US Valid Visa?
- What is your level of English?
- What is your level of SAP (ERP)?
- What are your salary expectations?
**Education**:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person