Junior Buyer
Winchester Interconnect•Garden Grove, CA
•$20 - $30
About The Position
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! This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.
Requirements
- 1-3 years purchasing experience or related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree or equivalent encouraged, not required
- 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).
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
- Communicate clear expectations for product, delivery and quality requirements
- Maintain accurate delivery dates to communicate schedules, respond quickly to expedite or information requests
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
