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Your journey to building a better world starts here

WHO WE ARE

We help create products that build a better world across a variety of industries:
- Healthcare and Life Sciences- Aerospace and Defense- Industrial

Some examples of products include:
- Ultrasound units- Robotic surgical devices- Molecular diagnostics instruments-
- Electric-assist Bicycles

WHY WE LOVE IT

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. Our engineers work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries - helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:
- A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity- Supportive leadership teams that value work life balance through a flexible work environment- An inclusive environment which values diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise- Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines- Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: This is an entry level role, where individuals will be trained to manage the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities:

- Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
- Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders.
This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries.
- Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
Initiate appropriate corrective actions and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
- Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing.
Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

- Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
- Relevant qualification would be an advantage.

Other Qualifications:

- Strong analytical skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements:

- Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

- Less than 40%
- This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform._
- Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.