Senior Buyer - Electronic Components

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Buyer – Electronic Components

Location: Arlington, TX
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Position Type: Contract – 3–4 Months
Work Environment: Onsite

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer with an extensive purchasing background and experience purchasing electronic components in a manufacturing environment.

This is a 3–4 month contract position for someone who can step in, evaluate and improve the current purchasing process, and help establish an efficient system for ongoing purchasing activities. The ideal candidate will be able to build upon existing processes or develop new procedures and train another employee on the purchasing process .

Responsibilities

• Purchase electronic components and materials based on production needs
• Manage purchase orders and follow up on deliveries
• Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers
• Monitor inventory and help prevent material shortages
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Identify alternate suppliers when needed
• Resolve purchasing and invoice issues
• Expedite materials when production needs require
• Monitor supplier quality, pricing, and delivery performance
• Review and improve current purchasing processes
• Develop organized purchasing procedures and workflows
• Help establish a consistent purchasing system for the company
• Train another employee on purchasing procedures and processes
• Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Extensive purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7–10 years of purchasing experience preferred
• Strong experience purchasing electronic components
• Experience with supplier sourcing and negotiation
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes and inventory needs
• Ability to evaluate existing processes and implement improvements
• Ability to create, document, and train others on purchasing procedures
• ECI M-1 ERP experience strongly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

This is a 3–4 month contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer who can make an immediate impact and help establish a more effective purchasing process.

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