Purchasing Buyer

TTM • Chippewa Falls, WI

1d

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 Manage all aspects of the materials used for an assigned commodity, including but not limited to, placing orders, managing lead times, clearing exception messages, managing past dues and clearing invoice issues using the appropriate MRP/ERP system.

Requirements

• Hands on and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently, displays sense of urgency and outstanding organization skills needed.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
• Excellent follow thru skills required.
• Professionalism – Upholds organizational values, works with integrity and ethically in all situations and treats others with respect and consideration at all times regardless of their status or position.
• Diligence – Perseveres in accomplishing tasks or objectives and maintains a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Develop Relationships – Builds and maintains relationships that incorporate cooperation, trust, and respect by devoting the appropriate time and energy to facilitate business transactions.
• Active Communications – Clearly expresses ideas, information and concerns both verbally and in written format in both positive and negative situations.
• Attention to Detail – Completes work in a thorough and complete manner, provides detailed information and tracks details at all times.
• Responsiveness – Takes action to meet the needs of others, responds timely without supervision and minimizes delays.
• Analytical – Seeks out information to systematically identify the cause of the problem, collects and researches data, analyzes the complex data and offers recommended solutions.
• Results Oriented – Maintains an appropriate focus on short- and long-term goals, outcomes and accomplishments, conveys a sense of urgency to make things happen and displays a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

• B.S Degree and or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement is preferred.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP Systems Purchasing and Bills of Materials is preferred.
• Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventories to ensure continuous production while maximizing turns.
• Develop thorough working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated supplier base.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of required MRP / ERP systems.
• Bring ideas to management and be able to implement necessary process improvements.
• Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines.
• Develop mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus.
• Other duties as assigned – Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
• As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that my be hired in New York, California and Colorado.
• For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

What This Job Offers

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