Buyer III - Quoting

Spartronics Williamsport, Inc. • Williamsport, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

At Spartronics you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time. With comprehensive services ranging from PCBA, subsystem integration, to full-box build, we support our clients throughout the entire product lifecycle.

The Senior Buyer position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain Management and will be responsible for Quoting material for existing customers. The role requires commodity strategy analysis, RFQ and award process, and supplier negotiations. Coordinate preparation of quotes in accordance with customer requests for quotes (RFQ's) for electronic assembly services. Primarily responsible for preparing the material portion of RFQ's, which includes analyzing bills of materials, specifications, supplier proposals, and other documentation to complete quote packages. Your contributions will help us continue our journey towards Winning as One: One company. One team. One purpose. One plan. One culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, or Supply Chain Management preferred
• 5-7+ years of Purchasing/Planning experience in an Electronics Manufacturing company required.
• MRP planning system experience
• Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions in various commodities.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma) required.
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Experience with quoting software such as QuoteWin, Silicon Expert, or CalcuQuote.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must possess a thorough technical understanding of the various commodities assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal, and organizational skills, ability to balance short-term priorities, and exceptional information analysis
• Excellent negotiating skills, project management, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to problem solve, with good business ethics
• Must be able to make independent decisions/judgments regarding analysis of requirements, analysis of quotes, negotiation, and source selection
• Must be able to read and understand drawings and technical specifications
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; must be able to navigate the Internet efficiently and effectively
• Professional attitude and demeanor

Nice To Haves

• APICS Certification
• Aerospace/Defense industry purchasing experience- FAR/DFARS knowledge

Responsibilities

• Analyze and quote materials using customer-provided data inputs, including Bills of Materials (BOM), approved manufacturer lists, custom design specifications, testing requirements, and scope of work data packages.
• Review customer drawings/prints to determine and capture additional requirements related to quote details or costs.
• Organize technical data packages to communicate effectively with outside suppliers.
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors to secure best pricing and delivery lead times through RFQs via quoting software, email and phone.
• Collaborate with internal team members and external suppliers to extract accurate data and information in a timely manner.
• Create and utilize spreadsheets for providing customers with finalized and detailed materials pricing reports.
• Maintain manufacturer, commodity and pricing tables in quoting software for accuracy and consistency.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

What This Job Offers

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