NPI Buyer

Job Details: Job Location: Spokane - Spokane Valley, WA 99216 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Salary: $81,000 - $91,000 per year | Job Shift: 1st Shift | Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company-provided wellness program, volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings. Job Summary Under limited supervision, performs complex planning and procurement of various commodities using a mainframe MRP system. Plans, purchases, expedites, and negotiates materials in support of production schedules and capital/MRO material and service requirements. Maintains the MRP system data and its integrity, prepares and analyzes reports, and supports project management of existing and new products. Essential Functions Negotiates, reviews, and administers contracts for assigned commodities. Establishes partnership relationships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives. Develops and implements programs with suppliers and internal cross‑functional team members that address lead time production, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements. Evaluates and maintains the material requirements plan for assigned commodities and ensures systems validity and integrity by inputting and adjusting records according to company and/or department guidelines. As a fiduciary agent of the company, utilizes system to generate and adjust purchase orders in support of MRP/ERP requirements and effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals, and suppliers. Interacts with suppliers to ensure correct parts are delivered on‑time, at the quoted pricing and quantity. Exceptional knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures including MRP/ERP logic, NCM, First Article, RMA, Drawings/Specifications, Expedites and Cancellations. Assists in on‑boarding new suppliers and materials in conjunction with Commodity Management and Supplier Quality, in support of company goals and objectives. Uses knowledge and experience to provide support and guidance to team members and other departments as required. Lead and/or participate in department process improvement and training teams. Capable of escalating to, and resolving issues with, suppliers VP/Corporate personnel. Manages higher volume of higher dollar value parts with more complex attributes; ensures timely and effective completion of Shortage Report, Late P.O.s, MRP Action Messages, and SIMs. Possesses excellent knowledge of material costing, including all elements of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO); negotiates improved payment and freight terms with suppliers. Possesses excellent reasoning skills to make business decisions that result in a positive outcome for KTC; understands financial and operational functions of the Corporation. Capable of having business discussions with suppliers VP/Corporate personnel. Possesses excellent commodity knowledge, understanding of component pricing history, and robust understanding of manufacturing process; provides suggested alternate sources. Excellent knowledge of Keytronic Routing Guide and current Incoterms; develops and implements alternate plans to mitigate non‑compliance. Other Functions Compiles data and prepares reports as requested and required by purchasing management. Attends meetings as needed to support cross‑functional team objectives. Will provide assistance to Purchasing Lead/Supervisor as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, materials, operations, business, or related field. Five or more years of experience in manufacturing planning, purchasing, negotiations, or supplier relations. Deep knowledge of MRP logic and its manufacturing operations modules. Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people. Knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and familiarity with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials; demonstrates poise, tact, and diplomacy. Preferred Qualifications Eight or more years of direct procurement experience with strong knowledge of MRP systems. Certifications such as CPSM or CPM. Excellent negotiation skills. Experience in contract manufacturing and EMS industry desired, emphasizing support of offshore manufacturing facility. Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese. Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects; talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly multi‑task between projects and move throughout the office building. Work Environment The environment is fast‑paced and time‑pressed, requiring accuracy. The normal environment is quiet, typical of an open cubicle setting, with some areas that may be louder at times. EEO Statement Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keytronic