Junior Buyer

Winchester Interconnect•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way. Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success. As a Junior Buyer, you will be a part of a knowledgeable team who is supportive of each other and other departments- and has fun getting stuff done!

Requirements

1-3 years purchasing experience or related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to efficiently and creatively collect, research and analyze data to make decisions and solve problems
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Responds well to questions, with clear precise answers.
Participates regularly in meetings, communicating in a positive manner with all levels of personnel (written and oral)
Ability to work and communicate with remote locations and personnel
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Experience with ERP systems (Syspro, SAP, Oracle) and inventory management software required.
Understanding of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree or equivalent encouraged, not required

Responsibilities

Support actions to grow top line organically
Identify and implement initiatives to reduce costs - document and track results
Supplier on time
Supplier quality
Communication of supply issues to planning/production
Maintain purchase order dates, quantities, etc.
Place spot buys
Maintain leadtime in system
Make versus Buy decisions
MRB activity: rejections, RTV’s, reworks, Supplier notification
Invoice issues related to spot buys and contract pricing
Quoting
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management
Hold yourself accountable, collaborate with your peers, be empowered to take action
Recognize your peers through company social media platforms
Have customer centric focus
Communicate clear expectations for product, delivery and quality requirements to suppliers
Maintain accurate delivery dates to communicate schedules, respond quickly to expedite or information requests to planning/operations
Suggest change in sources to support on-time, quality, cost reduction, customer on-time or other company objectives
Build relationships with suppliers
Negotiate various supply chain attributes
Make open suggestions for improvements in company practices, across all departments