Buyer

Spartronics Plaistow Inc • Plaistow, NH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Spartronics Job Opportunity: Buyer

On-Site Work Location: 27 Hale Spring Road, Plaistow, NH 03865

What do we do at Spartronics? We provide electronics contract manufacturing services and assembly across vertical markets, including commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical devices. We are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Join a team where your expertise is valued, and your impact is direct.

Position Summary
As a Buyer at Spartronics, you will perform specialized and diversified procurement functions required to supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing.

What You'll Do:
Analyze multiple requirements which satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
Support and coordinate those activities related to the material quoting process i.e. Requesting quotes from suppliers as applicable based on estimates provided by Program Manager(s). Providing completed material quote, including data entering of supplier costs and applicable information. Finalizing quote to customer along with Program Manager.
Place POs per customer requirements using MRP info and maintain all PO changes. Communicate any changes from suppliers to Program Manager and Manufacturing that affect pricing/lead time.
Ensure flow-down requirements and required documentation is provided with Quote / PO.
May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems.
Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to team members.
Maintain the supplier, manufacturer, and commodity tables in Visual Manufacturing for accurate data and consistency.
Prepare supplier RFQ’s from system generated estimates and/or excel spreadsheets along with information provided by Program Manager(s).
Coordinate / communicate with suppliers for pricing and delivery information.
Resolve supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts as needed.
Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
Responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules working with Program Manager and Manufacturing teams.
Maintain appropriate inventory level, to achieve Cash Flow requirements and to satisfy customer/production commitments.
Work independently and arrive at decisions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
May negotiate short- and long-term contracts, agreements, and blanket purchase orders.
May make presentations to customers (internal/external) and to management on the status of commodities and projects.
Analyze market trends for assigned Commodities, as applicable.
Develop and implement tactical plans, schedule, and prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, as applicable.
May assist in the direction of the procurement activity of the department and training of developing buyers.

Requirements

• BA/BS in related field or CPIM/CSCP preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Management of complex customers.
• Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions in various commodities.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean)
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must possess a thorough technical understanding of the various commodities assigned.
• Knowledge of defense procurement helpful.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Knowledge of Visual Manufacturing is a plus.
• Be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Looking to grow into SC management position.
• Be able to make and implement CI suggestions
• Due to export restrictions, must be US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in related field or CPIM/CSCP preferred.
• Knowledge of defense procurement helpful.
• Knowledge of Visual Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multiple requirements which satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Support and coordinate those activities related to the material quoting process i.e. Requesting quotes from suppliers as applicable based on estimates provided by Program Manager(s). Providing completed material quote, including data entering of supplier costs and applicable information. Finalizing quote to customer along with Program Manager.
• Place POs per customer requirements using MRP info and maintain all PO changes. Communicate any changes from suppliers to Program Manager and Manufacturing that affect pricing/lead time.
• Ensure flow-down requirements and required documentation is provided with Quote / PO.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to team members.
• Maintain the supplier, manufacturer, and commodity tables in Visual Manufacturing for accurate data and consistency.
• Prepare supplier RFQ’s from system generated estimates and/or excel spreadsheets along with information provided by Program Manager(s).
• Coordinate / communicate with suppliers for pricing and delivery information.
• Resolve supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts as needed.
• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
• Responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules working with Program Manager and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain appropriate inventory level, to achieve Cash Flow requirements and to satisfy customer/production commitments.
• Work independently and arrive at decisions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• May negotiate short- and long-term contracts, agreements, and blanket purchase orders.
• May make presentations to customers (internal/external) and to management on the status of commodities and projects.
• Analyze market trends for assigned Commodities, as applicable.
• Develop and implement tactical plans, schedule, and prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, as applicable.
• May assist in the direction of the procurement activity of the department and training of developing buyers.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to play a critical role in a company that is essential to the technology infrastructure of our clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees