Purchasing Agent

TTM Technologies • Syracuse, NY

2d

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com Scope: Manage supplier sources for specific commodities &/or production programs. Review and act upon material requirements by negotiating pricing and delivery while ensuring a positive supplier relationship with the supply base. Ability to work with Product Line Managers to negotiate contracts with Suppliers that will meet cost and delivery needs of TTM. Forecast and manage inventory to the appropriate levels based on established goals and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work with Business and Product Development Teams in fast pace and dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem solving ability.
• Highly developed skills in oral and written communications.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Willingness to travel (position requires approximately 10% travel).
• In depth knowledge of quality systems, policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to the interpretation of customer and supplier requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Competence in performing root cause analysis.
• Education: Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance or related equivalent technical degree preferred
• Experience: 2+ years of procurement/buying experience in a related industry

Responsibilities

• Place orders for assigned commodities.
• Enter purchase order information into the management information system.
• Print purchase orders and obtain signatures for high dollar purchases.
• Negotiate purchase order prices and terms and conditions to meet cost saving targets.
• Monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities to minimize inventory levels.
• Follow up on delivery commitments obtained from suppliers.
• Expedite material deliveries for production shortages or production schedule changes.
• Obtain price quotes from suppliers for new programs.
• Provide delivery status to production for open purchases orders.
• Inform suppliers of schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Communicate engineering changes to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Review supplier statement of work (SOW) documents
• Participate in supplier manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR) audits
• Conduct obsolescent material review meetings to identify and acquire hard to find components.
• Lead cross functional team to review and determine disposition of slow moving and obsolete material.
• Prepare & negotiate long term pricing agreements with preferred suppliers.
• Identify critical links in assigned commodity supply chains.
• Implement process improvements to strengthen weak links in those supply chains.
• Contribute to department cost savings initiatives.
• Work to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust and integrity.
• Listen to and understand customer requirements and take prompt, appropriate action that exceeds expectations.
• Take personal ownership of internal and external customer issues and follow through to ensure a lasting service impression.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Required to execute the department's inventory reduction initiatives

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees