Buyer II

Title: Buyer II * Coordinates quick turn purchasing activities with engineers and planners to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.* Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased.* Obtains materials using Request For Quote (RFQ), negotiation, price analysis, cost analysis techniques, and places Purchase Orders (PO).* Maximizing material availability while minimizing inventory by using materials management tools such as MRP, Schedule Agreement, JIT, ABC analysis or other custom supply solutions.* May manage raw material inventory turns.* Develops a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quantity and quality requirements and within established standard costs.* Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned suppliers to assure highest quality at best value.* May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.* Manages tactical Purchasing activities such as expediting material shortages, past due POs, open POs, PO confirmations, RMAs, Receiving/Purchasing related issues, Accounting/Purchasing related issues.* Coordinates ECO activities with suppliers* Issues and coordinate Sales Orders activities with suppliers* Manages supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) performance* Establishes good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.* Other duties as assigned* Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.* Flexibility to handle changing conditions.* Excellent self-motivation skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Excellent analytical skills.* Multi-task skills* Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office* Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply to manufacturing processes* Understanding of fundamental purchasing processes.* Good negotiation Skills* Ability to work independently or as part of a team* Ability to maintain a professional rapport with support groups and peers while achieving results.* Experience in a fast paced, high mix/low volume purchasing environment* Previous experience in electronics purchasing strongly desired* Four year degree in Business Administration/Material Management or equivalent education and/or experience* CPM or CPIM Certification desired* Medical - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision* Short and long-term disability and life insurance* Health savings and flexible spending accounts* Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays* 8 Hours of paid volunteer time off* 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads* Company matched 401(k)* Tuition reimbursement* Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs* Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance