Buyer

Systel•Sugar Land, TX

76d•Onsite

About The Position

Systel’s business is growing, especially with product which needs conformal coating. We are looking for a bright and motivated individual to join our production team with primary responsibility for conformally coating electronics, both by hand and with our Specialty Coating Systems automated machine. This individual will need to be/become a subject matter expert in programming the machine, reworking boards with conformal coating quality issues, and establishing best practices for conformal coating production. In addition, this individual will need to be a strong team player, focused on helping the overall organization be successful, and flexing over to assist with assembly work when needed. Who You Are You are a driven and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support manufacturing operations. You exemplify Systel’s core values including Fanatical Customer Service, Absolute Ownership, Passion for Improvement, and Uncompromising Integrity. The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials to support manufacturing, operations, and sales at Systel. This includes managing supplier relationships, processing requisitions, monitoring reorder points, and maintaining accurate records. The Buyer plays a key role in ensuring supply chain efficiency and product availability.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and skills in purchasing, supplier negotiation, and MRP systems
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

APICS certification
Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier business reviews
Background in rugged computing or manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for MRP-generated requirements
Issue RFQs and negotiate pricing and terms with vendors / suppliers
Select sources based on total cost of ownership and strategic directives
Manage purchase orders and confirm delivery schedules
Maintain supplier data and assist in supplier report cards and performance reviews
Resolve pricing, freight, and delivery issues with Accounting and Receiving
Communicate potential shortages, price changes and end of life notifications to management
Transmit and maintain records or purchase orders, purchase order changes and instructions to suppliers.
Expedite or reschedule orders as required as well as reconfirm deliver dates at appropriate time
Obtain deliver commitments from suppliers and update purchase orders with deliver dates, ship dates and tracking numbers
Assist in preparing and presenting supplier report cards, supplier ratings and supplier business reviews
Support processing of Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCRs)
Monitor and reorder parts as needed based on Reorder Points (ROP)