Job Summary:

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, procurement, and negotiation of materials, components, and equipment for complex electronic assemblies. This role requires a strong understanding of goods, services, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery while securing competitive pricing without compromising quality and quantity requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure a defined range of mechanical and electrical components in line with procurement procedures and objectives, ensuring strong commercial terms, high quality, and reliable delivery performance.

• Source, select, and coordinate materials and services for production, considering engineering specifications and driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, service, and lead times.

• Monitor and assess supplier performance, implementing corrective actions to enhance quality and reliability.

• Process orders, RMAs, and other transactions using the ERP system.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules and technical requirements of precision electronic assemblies.

• Determine optimal procurement strategies, including direct purchasing, bidding, supplier-managed inventory, and make-for-hold solutions.

• Investigate and resolve invoice and delivery discrepancies with relevant departments.

• Optimize the supplier base by negotiating improved terms and conditions within budget constraints.

• Support inventory management efforts to align with operational requirements and company inventory goals.

• Manage supplier score cards ensuring quality, delivery, cost and lead times are reviewed on a periodic basis.

• Occasional other duties as required.

General Requirements:

• Strong skills in sourcing, supplier quality management, contract administration, inventory control, supplier selection, and problem-solving for electronic and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies, including PCBA.

• Understanding of quality approval processes, including supplier performance evaluations.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and regulations, analyze data, and draw informed conclusions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Experience and understanding of global procurement.

• Preferred: Experience high volume purchasing

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, electrical engineering, or related discipline.

• 2–5 years of progressive experience in procurement or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in ERP systems, knowledge of EPICOR is preferred.

• Experience in purchasing electronic components, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.