Buyer II

Responsible for purchasing materials to support production requirements while ensuring competitive pricing, on-time delivery, and supplier quality performance.

Manages purchase orders, supplier relationships, MRP/ERP data, and cost reduction initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance and achieve inventory, quality, and delivery objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Maintain daily interaction with supply base to insure the use of current information regarding open PO’s, current lead times, pricing,and others.
+ Minimizes risk to the company and customers by utilizing data-based business analysis to select suppliers / manufacturers when purchasing materials for production and NPI.
+ Responsible for creating/executing PO’s according to the MRP Planned Orders and Requisition procedure, with competitive pricing that maintains company’s profitability and success.Identifies / develops new suppliers to improve supply chain (pricing, delivery, etc).
+ Approves invoices for payment within department procedural guidelines.
+ Expedites delivery of goods to users when needed and uses alternate suppliers or sources if necessary.
+ Works with supply chain management to establish goals for cost savings and executes plans to achieve them.
+ Utilizes MRP action messages on a weekly basis to place new orders and/or reschedule expedite, or cancel existing PO’s.
+ Responsible for maintaining MRP data for open PO’s related to promise dates, pricing, quantities, expedites, etc.




+ Manages and coordinates related supplier updates for ERP system with regard to pricing; lead time, minimum order quantities, specification change notices or other information.
+ Works with Quality Assurance group on related MRB's and takes responsibility for coordinating the corrective action process with suppliers.
+ Partners with the Accounting Department to resolve any accounts payable issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a supply chain role.
+ Proficient in English both written and spoken.
+ Experience controlling inventory levels, minimizing excess and obsolete material, and optimizing working capital.
+ Solid understanding of modern purchasing and procurement practices.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
+ Experience within an electronics manufacturing environment preferred.
+ Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships while achieving cost reduction objectives.
+ Ability to identify and implement strategic procurement initiatives that improve operational performance.
+ Experience sourcing custom-manufactured components and managing scheduled deliveries.
+ Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems for planning and procurement activities.
+ Experience managing suppliers and sourcing activities in low-cost countries.
+ Knowledge of Kanban systems and Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI/VMI) processes.

📌 Buyer II (Mexicali)
🏢 Advanced Energy
📍 Mexicali