Buyer

Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join its Brea, CA team! Buyers are responsible for procuring electronic components, raw materials, and services required to support production schedules and customer requirements. This role focuses on managing purchase orders, maintaining material availability, resolving shortages, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery while supporting cost, quality, and inventory objectives. The Buyer works closely with Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow and a high level of customer satisfaction.

At Emerald Technologies, each employee has a significant role in building innovative products for various industries. Come and work in a supportive, fun team atmosphere where the work is meaningful, and careers have no limits!

Responsibilities of the Buyer :

• Review MRP/ERP outputs, production schedules, and customer demand forecasts to ensure timely material availability.
• Create, release, and manage purchase orders for electronic components, raw materials, and related supplies.
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite supplier deliveries as needed to support production and customer commitments.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve material shortages, backorders, and delivery issues.
• Collaborate with Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure material availability and inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve supplier, receiving, and invoice discrepancies while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing activity to support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Benefits of the Job:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and company matching with no vesting period
• PTO for rest and relaxation
• Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
• Employee training and development
• Community service and philanthropic initiatives
• Employee appreciation and events
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral program
• Employee discounts

Qualifications of the Buyer :

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and/or PCBA experience strongly preferred.
• Experience purchasing electronic components, printed circuit boards, mechanical hardware, and production materials preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control, materials planning, purchasing processes, and supply chain principles.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and the ability to generate, interpret, and act upon purchasing and inventory reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook, with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is a salaried exempt position. While this is the typical schedule, flexibility may be required to meet business, operational, customer, and production requirements.
Work Hours: Full-time, salaried exempt position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, additional hours may be required based on business needs.