Buyer I

Benchmark Electronics•Nashua, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Benchmark, the Buyer I procures production, equipment, and MRO materials needed to operate the business and performs related assignments in procurement and supplier materials management. The role negotiates with approved vendors, ensures delivery timeliness and order accuracy, and follows up with vendors to resolve delivery problems. It supports material availability for production, inventory goals, cost reduction, and supplier performance. The position is located in Nashua, New Hampshire, and works Shift 1, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position may involve access to information, technology, or materials regulated under U.S. export control laws. Employment may depend on verification of eligibility as a U.S. Person or assessment of applicable legal restrictions. Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer and provides assistance or accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and take on additional responsibilities as required.
Effective organization and prioritization skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work with diverse groups.
Discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
Self-driven and motivated.
Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
Strong customer service and client focus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Understanding of the extended material procurement process and inventory analysis.
Knowledge of purchasing practices and familiarity with, or ability to become familiar with, procurement requirements for electronics and related agreements.
Flexibility to support global business operations as needed.
Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally and exercise discretion and independent judgment in supply chain decisions.
Knowledge of billing practices and controls.
Four-year degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification (CSCP or CPIM) is a plus.
Four-year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer purchase orders for compliance with BHE or customer contract terms.
Analyze and execute the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) weekly.
Monitor and verify the materials pipeline to ensure it meets MRP requirements, and identify and address supply issues.
Attain inventory goals for assigned customers or commodities.
Ensure materials are available to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement from receiving to production.
Execute and maximize negotiated supplier terms to reduce material liability and procurement costs, including freight and payment terms.
Execute corporate contracts and ensure suppliers adhere to negotiated terms.
Maintain data integrity to minimize material liability and optimize working capital.
Monitor and work to improve supplier delivery and quality performance.
Address recurring or critical issues using corrective action tools and coordination with the corporate procurement team.
Request and analyze quotations for items meeting company design and specifications, and assess price reasonableness.
Analyze the potential effect of forecast and production schedule changes on component procurement.
Develop, document, and maintain supply chain solutions and programs to improve efficiency, flexibility, and cost, such as Kanban, safety stock, VMI, and EDI.
Procure production, equipment, and MRO materials and negotiate with approved vendors.
Ensure order accuracy and delivery timeliness, and follow up with vendors when delivery problems arise.