Assistant Buyer

Mitsubishi Electric US • Cypress, CA

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Assistant Buyer procures materials, parts, components, and software in the United States based on requests from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and its affiliated companies (“MELCO”). The position coordinates exports, primarily to Japan; provides product and supplier information to MELCO and its affiliates; and supports purchasing and administrative activities through order processing, data management, and report preparation.

The role handles vendor quotations, customer quotations, pricing review and routine negotiations, purchase orders, supplier performance monitoring, and warranty issue coordination. It also supports export compliance activities, including classifying deliverables and technical data under the MEUS Export Compliance Program and assisting with export license applications in coordination with Legal and the Export Control Administrator. The Assistant Buyer coordinates shipments with a freight forwarder and, after export requirements are met, prepares invoices, obtains approvals, and authorizes shipment.

The position also supports purchasing agreements, researches suppliers and products across North and South America, gathers annual procurement forecasts, prepares sales budget projections, supports sales targets, and produces operational reports. Other duties may be assigned. The expected pay range at commencement is $26.93 to $37.02 per hour. The total compensation package may include commissions, incentive compensation, discretionary awards, medical and financial benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics, supply chain, international trade, customer service, reporting, or a related business function preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, report preparation, and spreadsheet management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Must be eligible to access and receive ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data in compliance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with purchasing, ERP, or other business systems.
• Understanding of business practices and cultural differences between Japan and the United States.
• Experience working in a multicultural business environment.

Responsibilities

• Request vendor quotations in response to requests for quotation from MELCO.
• Prepare and submit MEUS quotations to customers and follow up until Purchase Order Requests are issued.
• Review pricing and conduct routine vendor negotiations as needed before MELCO issues an order request.
• Generate and issue MEUS purchase orders to vendors after receiving customer order requests from MELCO.
• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, and delivery schedules.
• Classify deliverables and technical data identified in MEUS purchase orders under the MEUS Export Compliance Program before export.
• Assist with export license applications to the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce, coordinating with the Legal Department and MEUS Export Control Administrator; collect required customer information and coordinate applications after purchase order issuance and before export.
• Coordinate shipments to customer-designated locations outside the United States with MEUS's designated freight forwarder.
• After export compliance requirements are satisfied, generate MEUS invoices, obtain required approvals, and authorize shipments under MEUS's power of attorney.
• Assist vendors and MELCO in resolving warranty-related issues after delivery.
• Support review and implementation of purchasing agreements and vendor terms and conditions with MELCO and the Legal Department.
• Research and identify new suppliers and products throughout North and South America and introduce potential opportunities to MELCO.
• Obtain annual procurement forecasts from assigned customers and prepare annual sales budget projections twice yearly, in June and December.
• Support efforts to achieve annual sales targets.
• Download purchasing-system data and prepare monthly sales reports, weekly delivery status reports, and other operational reports.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Commissions based on individual performance and/or sales metrics may be included
• Incentive compensation and discretionary awards may be included

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level