Buyer II

BIZLINK TECHNOLOGY INC•Fremont, CA

43d•$81,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing and executing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure alignment with production demand. The Buyer II will monitor and maintain the material pipeline, ensuring material availability to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) through on-time delivery and coordination from receiving to production. This position will execute and leverage negotiated supplier terms to minimize material liability and optimize cost efficiency, while also generating and managing Purchase Orders in accordance with agreed pricing, terms, and conditions. The Buyer II will ensure supplier compliance with contractual agreements and performance expectations, and will source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for various components including CNC machined parts, sheet metal components, PCB assemblies, and electronic components. The role also involves optimizing order management processes, maintaining accurate master data, monitoring and improving supplier performance, contributing to commodity and pricing strategies, and resolving supplier-related issues. Additionally, the Buyer II will leverage data analytics to optimize inventory and maximize supplier spend value, and support assigned tasks and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
3-5 years of progressive procurement/purchasing experience with demonstrated vendor negotiation skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

APICS or ISM certification (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) preferred
Prior experience with an SAP system is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure alignment with production demand.
Monitor and maintain material pipeline to meet MRP requirements; proactively identify and resolve supply issues.
Ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) through on-time delivery and coordination from receiving to production.
Execute and leverage negotiated supplier terms to minimize material liability and optimize cost efficiency.
Generate and manage Purchase Orders in accordance with agreed pricing, terms, and conditions.
Ensure supplier compliance with contractual agreements and performance expectations.
Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for CNC machined parts, sheet metal components, PCB assemblies, and electronic components.
Optimize order management processes to enhance supplier communication and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters to balance procurement costs with inventory levels.
Monitor and improve supplier performance in delivery and quality; lead corrective actions for recurring or critical issues.
Contribute to commodity and pricing strategies; collaborate closely with Buyers, Managers, and Supply Chain teams.
Provide insights on supplier performance and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
Resolve any price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.
Leverage data analytics to optimize excess inventory disposition, scale strategic stocking programs, and maximize supplier spend value.
Support additional tasks and projects as assigned.