Buyer

MC Test Service Inc•Fremont, CA

10d•$72,000 - $76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement and supply of assigned commodities and supplier relationships to ensure material availability, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery in support of production schedules and customer commitments. This role executes purchasing activities, manages material requirements, monitors supplier performance, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support an efficient and responsive supply chain while achieving organizational cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Working closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Finance, the Buyer proactively manages procurement activities throughout the product lifecycle by supporting supplier performance, maintaining ERP/MRP data integrity, mitigating supply risks, and driving continuous improvement within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred
ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred
Minimum of three (2) years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management experience within a manufacturing environment.
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience preferred.
Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support purchasing and material planning activities.
Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and inventory replenishment.
Working knowledge of inventory management principles, supplier performance metrics, and procurement processes.
Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience

Responsibilities

Manage assigned commodities and supplier relationships to ensure material availability in support of production schedules and customer commitments.
Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders while monitoring supplier commitments, delivery performance, and order status.
Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) actions, including purchase order releases, pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, and reschedules to align material supply with production demand.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve shortages, late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, logistics issues, and material availability concerns.
Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and material planning data within ERP/MRP systems to support planning accuracy and customer delivery commitments.
Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Receiving, Quality, and Finance to resolve supplier, inventory, pricing, and material-related issues.
Support supplier quotation (RFQ) activities, cost analysis, and sourcing initiatives to achieve competitive pricing and lowest total cost of ownership.
Assist in the disposition of excess, obsolete, nonconforming, and supplier-return material while supporting inventory recovery efforts.
Monitor inventory performance and recommend actions to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess inventory and material shortages.
Support supplier qualification, supplier performance improvement, and supply chain optimization initiatives in partnership with Supply Chain leadership and Engineering.
Work on compliance with company purchasing procedures, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory standards.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement performance, supplier reliability, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.