Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Spec, Procurement

Job Code: 30392

Job Location: Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Electronics Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of electronic components/assemblies, materials, and services to support production, new product introduction, and strategic initiatives. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can balance cost, quality, and delivery objectives while building strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement. The Electronics Buyer must demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, documentation, and ERP functionality.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for printed circuit board assembly and electronic components procurement according to supply chain strategies and material requirement plan
• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities including RFQ’s, non-conforming material and invoice reconciliation.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, monitor performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• Perform material risk analysis to ensure availability to contract alignment and mitigate stock-out situations
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, stocking strategies and payment terms
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Operations and Quality to support business objectives
• Proficient in ERP Systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Complete required compliance packages for all purchase orders
• Monitor market trends, strategies and supply base
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience demonstrating negotiation skills
• Cost Point ERP System Experience
• Graduate degree
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Certified Professional Contract Manager
• Experience working with DoD procurement Requirements and practices including FAR & DFAR procurement requirements
• Strong understanding of Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, and material logistics
• Cost analysis experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
• Global sourcing experience

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