Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for procurement activities of electronic components, metals, fabricated parts, and assemblies to support manufacturing of programmable power supplies in a high-mix environment. This role ensures materials are purchased and delivered on time to support production schedules while following company purchasing and supply chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials, components, and services required to support production and forecast demand.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Assist in cost reduction and inventory management initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to resolve material shortages and supply issues affecting production.
• Review MRP recommendations and convert requirements into purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams to support material availability.
• Respond to daily shortage reports and take appropriate actions to minimize production interruptions.
• Process supplier returns, replacements, and corrective actions as needed.
• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier payment issues.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to support operational objectives.
• Track and communicate supplier performance metrics and delivery commitments.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing electronic components, metals, fabricated parts, or related materials preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; Navision, Oracle, or ManMan experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.
• The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• APICS, CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.