Buyer

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for a Buyer in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing inventory and non-inventory assigned commodities to support Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D Operations, using critical thinking, judgement, and adherence to established purchasing policies.

What You'll Do

• Source, evaluate, and maintain reliable supplier relationships, issuing purchase orders, change orders, blanket order releases, repair orders, and emergency orders.
• Negotiate quantity purchases for favorable pricing and lead times, while evaluating bid packages and vendor responses.
• Review purchase requisitions, resolve delivery lead-time constraints, verify vendor pricing/delivery alignment, obtain variance approvals, and scrutinize invoices for accuracy.
• Utilize computerized procurement systems (Oracle) for generating/verifying reports, managing purchase orders, and expediting procurement activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners, serving as an organizational reference point for supply chain topics.
• Recommend process improvements, automate workflows, and manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or production buying.
• Familiarity purchasing components for electro-mechanical machinery manufacturing, ranging from electronic components to mechanical enclosures, built-to-print parts, and raw circuit cards.
• Solid proficiency using MS Office and Oracle (or equivalent computerized procurement software).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• High energy level, strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to work independently or cross-functionally.

How to Stand Out

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier relationship management within the defense and aerospace industry.
• Proven negotiation skills securing favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Solid knowledge of defense/aerospace materials, manufacturing markets, data analysis, and cost breakdowns.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.