The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing and resolving discrepancies, establishing new supplier relationships, and ensuring purchase orders are confirmed and arrive on scheduled dates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and resolving all discrepancies including receiving, accounts payable and non-conforming material
• Establishes new supplier relationships and negotiates payment terms
• Ensures purchase orders are confirmed and arrive on scheduled dates
• Maintains the integrity of all purchase orders entered the ERP system
• Maintains current supply sources and supplier relationships develops new supply sources where suppliers are inadequate to meet company timing or quality requirements
• Coordinates service requirements with internal customers
• Tracks delinquent arrivals from purchase orders

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years' experience as a Buyer in a NPI contract manufacturing environment consisting of PCBA and Mechanical assemblies
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Understands the competitive dynamics in electronic manufacturing services and NPI process
• Ability to use common sense to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Possess strong negotiating skills
• Knowledge of ISO procedures and the ability to maintain quality records and execute ISO activities
• Proficient with PC-based software including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail oriented; ability to multitask
• Must be self-directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
• Possess a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information