Tasks and Responsibilities
- Using the MRP system (SAP), issue purchase orders to specific suppliers for needed components
- Quote Material portion of RFQs for sales & technical program management to include purchasing of new articles (sourcing)
- Order additional materials as needed to support production shortages, expedite requests, and other project or customer specific situations.
Order A-parts and ensure B-C parts are on order (off-shore part support
- Maintain and update inventory levels of "stock" items in conjunction with weekly reorder report, open order report, and shortage reports
- Supplier/Customer relationship management
- Maintain and update supplier information and literature
- Clarify and resolve component discrepancies and BOM errors
- Coordinate delivery or invoice discrepancies with receiving and accounts payable
- Expedite past due orders with our suppliers
- Submit RFQ's to our suppliers for best pricing and delivery
- Maintain system component information (pricing, discounts, minimum/multiples, lead times, other) in the MRP system
- Conduct past-production cost calculations and find best pricing (Material Cost Management)
- Manage the vendor rating system for materials
- Other duties as assigned
- Maintain material traceability as required.
- Follow the processes established within the global procurement hubs
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 5+ years of experience purchasing **electronics** using provided tools.
- Excellent customer facing and communication skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office (emphasis on Excel)
- Proficient in MRP/ERP software (SAP preferred)
- Communicate effectively in English
- Understand the various channels of distribution for components
- Good negotiation skills required
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- What's your level of English?
- What's your salary expectation?
**Education**:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
**Experience**:
- purchasing electrical components: 3 years (preferred)
- SAP: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person