Buyer (Apopka, FL or Wichita, KS or Melville, NY)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a full time Buyer for a hybrid role who can be located in one of the following business units: Apopka, Florida; Wichita, Kansas; Melville, New York . The Buyer is responsible for the negotiation, placement and expedite of purchase orders for goods and services consistent with company cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills required. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review quotes, analyze results and determine negotiation plans / strategies as well as addressing any exceptions to flow downs, specifications, quality notes or Micross terms and conditions requirements. Utilize sound negotiation and analysis skills to reduce overall costs.
• Research alternative sources in order to solicit competitive bids.
• Adapt to constantly changing work assignments and consistently make timely decisions. Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up-like atmosphere.
• Able to deploy a systematic approach to work and have an aptitude for performing work functions in a timely and well-organized manner with limited oversight.
• Coordinate partnerships with both domestic and international suppliers and other value-added activities to support company needs and expectations. Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to ensure the most favorable prices, discounts, bids, and terms.
• Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Provide Production Planning with open order status.
• Contact suppliers to expedite deliveries, resolve shortages and follow up on late deliveries.
• Develop/Maintain a cost savings program to support year over year savings of 3-5%.
• Ensure ECO’s are effectively implemented including supplier communication and PO updates.
• Maintain the accuracy of purchased item data and planning parameters driving the ERP system.
• Execute pushouts, pull-ins and cancellations per Site requirements
• Support purchasing tasks related to indirect materials and services
• Work cross-functionally to support internal goals and complete projects as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Degree from a fully accredited college or university in a related field or at least three years applicable experience.

• Minimum of three years experience in materials related field, preferably electronics as a Buyer or equivalent

Standards/Skills:

• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Proven negotiation and multitasking ability.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance as defined by the Micross Attendance Policy.
• Ability to meet production schedules and deadlines according to quality standards.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability and training to perform data entry.
• Ability to learn and use inventory tracking and order software
• Skill working with word processing software, spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to work in a team environment with all levels of staff
• Ability to work professionally with outside source vendors

At Micross, our Core Values of integrity, communication, teamwork, quality and execution, self-discipline and accountability are cultivated throughout all levels of the organization. Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and supports the needs of the community.

Micross provides competitive benefits including medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, vision, company paid basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k with employer match, paid leave, vacation, holidays, generous tuition assistance, 529 College Savings, Pet insurance, Legal insurance, and a range of well-being programs available.