**Goal of this Position**To support the business through timely procurement of materials and supplies while operating within established guidelines and customer-specific requirements for quality and product cost.**Description**The Customer Buyer has responsibility for all materials used by the customer group in terms of quotations, cost control, savings, quality, delivery reliability and escalation management. Customer Buyers are responsible for the BUY side of the customer relationship. They source the material for the customer projects, maximize profitability and manage supply chain escalations. They are dedicated buyers to the customer and its projects.**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 and Spanish, both verbal and written.- Understand the various channels of distribution for components- Good negotiation skills requiredTipo de puesto: Tiempo completoSalario: $1.00 - $2.00 al mesHorario:- Diurno- Lunes a viernesPrestaciones:- Seguro de gastos médicos- Vales de despensaEducación:- Licenciatura terminada (Deseable)Experiência:- Compras: 5 años (Obligatorio)Idioma:- Ingles avanzado (Obligatorio)Lugar de trabajo: In person