Buyer (MD)

AMERICAN COMPUTER DEVELOPMENT INC•Ballenger Creek, MD

10d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer. The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the supply of materials at a site to support manufacturing. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving ability to help streamline procurement and inventory management processes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.S.) from four-year college or university
3-5 years of related experience in purchasing for electronics manufacturing
Prior experience in ERP system, Epicor preferred.
Proven track record of negotiating favorable vendor terms in accordance with specified targets.
Demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement of processes in the areas of quality, cost, delivery, and lead time.
Business Analytics skills—Excel formulas and pivot tables, SQL, statistical analysis

Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with a team of Buyers to purchase electronic components, bare boards, hardware, custom fabricated parts, and subcontracting services.
Interact with Engineers, Project Managers, Quality Management, and Production to ensure that all procurement needs are met.
Work with the Accounting department to ensure that all material is properly tracked and processed.
Manage inventory according to policies and procedures; manage reverse logistics and returns for material that does not meet requirements.
Develop vendor relationships in support best outcomes for cost, scope, schedule, and quality.
Utilize current data in support of reorders.
Execute on savings targets as directed by management.
Conduct sourcing analyses based on supplier quotes to recommend the best suppliers to award business to.