Buyer

Area51 Electronics•Irvine, CA

35d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Area51 Electronics (Area51-ESG, Inc.) is an Irvine-based electronic components and supply-chain solutions company serving customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, energy, and other high-reliability industries. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in sourcing and supplying electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components, including hard-to-find and obsolete parts, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, traceability, and counterfeit-part prevention. Area51 Electronics supports customers through component sourcing, inventory management, kitting, supply-chain services, and quality assurance, providing employees with the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment supporting critical technology and manufacturing programs.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Able to communicate professionally in English, both verbally and through written form to a diverse group of people.
Able to organize many tasks, determine priority, and independently complete detailed skills
Able to demonstrate the ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
Ability to participate in work-related activities as a team player
Must be able to operate a computer and Area51 Electronics’ proprietary software program
Ability to work independently with a self-motivated attitude, as well as in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems
Ability to multi-task, respond to continually changing needs with a positive attitude
Ability to efficiently manage deadlines
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective writing and communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Outlook, Word, and Excel
Reason and Analyze: Continuous
Read/Comprehend English: Continuous
Generate Written Work Product: Continuous
Communicate Orally in English: Continuous
Work Under Time Pressure: Continuous
Independent Problem Solving: Continuous
Interruptions: Continuous
Maintain Team Collaboration: Continuous
Organize: Continuous
Prioritize: Continuous
Computations: Continuous

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in any field
One (1) year of work experience in procurement/purchasing
Has a passion for helping people, procurement, results and growth
Can pick up and learn new material in a relatively short amount of time
Enjoys collaboration, communicating, and helping others
Possesses the ability to focus on small details and ensure accuracy in their work
Capable of working in a fast-paced work environment and able to perform job essentials without the quality of their work to decrease
Has a strong and excellent work ethic (honesty, integrity, humility, respectful, and accountability)
Will always do their best and care about the quality of their work, even when no one is looking
Has the passion and intrinsic motivation to learn, change (reflect), and grow
Is disciplined, dedicated and determined to produce desirable results (going beyond the barest minimum and expectations)
Manages their time wisely (be punctual and observe deadlines)
Minimizes supply chain risk, ensures specified requirements are met; brings a level of skepticism and verification to the information that's presented to them

Responsibilities

Responsible for the start-to-finish process of sourcing, buying, and expediting with supervision.
Review and understand the customer’s RFQ and Purchase Order requirements and flow down information accurately to the vendor.
Evaluate Bill of Materials (BOM) and bids in accordance with the requirements specified by our customers and/or by the Sales Department.
Source components from approved domestic and international vendors (Authorized Distributors, Independent Distributors, Manufacturers, Service or Test Vendors, and Other), ensuring no Disapproved Independent Distributors or Disapproved International Vendors are used.
Assist with obtaining Schedule B/ECCN # for export information.
Utilize various search engines to source and/or cross components.
Document and flow down requirements specified by our customers and/or by the Sales Department to the relevant vendors.
Negotiate pricing, lead time, and terms and conditions with vendors.
Select the optimal transportation option based on the customer’s requirements, cost, safety, and service.
Leverage future purchases with vendors and pricing of materials or services to be procured and issue/manage subsequent purchase orders with full purchasing responsibility.
Provide price, delivery (lead-time), and market information for the Sales Department.
Request approval from Purchasing Manager for any inbound pallets.
Create purchase orders based on bookings provided.
Complete drop-shipping orders from vendors on the drop-shipping AVL.
Expedite and track pending purchase orders with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
Archive completed purchase orders on our network drive.
Meet and/or exceed department and company goals.
Adhere to company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and comply to all purchasing related policies, procedures, and forms.
Learn the relationship between the Purchasing Department and other departments.
Initiate and establish relationships with the company’s vendors.
Start the initial evaluations and re-evaluations with authorized distributors, authorized resellers, and manufacturers.
Attend monthly purchasing and company meetings.
Utilize Area51 Electronics’ proprietary software program and electronic properties for all job functions.
Contribute to and provide QMS and purchasing process improvements and suggestions.