BUYER/PLANNER - ELECTRICAL

APS Technology•Wallingford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Electronics Buyer in a very fast-paced engineering/manufacturing organization in the energy sector. Working under the direction of the Manager of Supply Chain, the Electrical Buyer/Planner is an independent, proactive professional, with a focus on planning and procuring electrical components, materials and equipment essential to production and new product development. The ideal candidate must be able to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities and deliverables, adapt to new challenges and operate effectively in a fast-paced work environment. In this role, the Electrical Buyer/Planner supports manufacturing and engineering operations by procuring and planning electrical components, materials, and equipment essential to production and new product development. This role ensures timely availability of quality materials, aligns procurement activities with engineering specifications and production schedules, and leverages ERP systems to manage material requirements, inventory levels, and strong supplier relationships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance. You will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and scheduling electrical components and materials to support manufacturing and engineering needs. This role ensures materials meet quality and specification standards, align with production timelines, and are managed efficiently through ERP systems. It also focuses on maintaining supplier relationships and optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
A minimum of eight years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
A solid understanding of manufacturing operations and purchasing processes.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Capable of managing multiple priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Ability to interact confidently with upper management.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Responsibilities

Planning and procuring electrical components, materials and equipment essential to production and new product development.
Ensuring timely availability of quality materials.
Aligning procurement activities with engineering specifications and production schedules.
Leveraging ERP systems to manage material requirements, inventory levels, and strong supplier relationships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Sourcing, purchasing, and scheduling electrical components and materials to support manufacturing and engineering needs.
Ensuring materials meet quality and specification standards.
Maintaining supplier relationships.