Purchasing Agent

About the position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency ("RF") components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCBs"). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. The position involves managing supplier sources for specific commodities and/or production programs, negotiating pricing and delivery, and ensuring positive supplier relationships.

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 and implement process improvements.
• 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.
• Execute the department's inventory reduction initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance or related equivalent technical degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of procurement/buying experience in a related industry.
• 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 greater than 20% travel).
• In depth knowledge of quality systems, policies and procedures.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Competence in performing root cause analysis.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays