Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Location(s) Erie, Pennsylvania | Lake City, Pennsylvania Company Molex Career Field Supply Chain

We are hiring a Buyer to support procurement of electronic components and subassemblies for high-volume production lines. This role emphasizes dependable execution of sourcing plans, supplier coordination, and inventory support to maintain production schedules, control costs, and uphold quality standards.

You will join the Electronics Procurement team within Global Supply Chain, partnering daily with production planning, quality, and engineering. The team focuses on reliable supply execution, supplier performance, and enabling continuous production in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Own day-to-day execution of sourcing and purchasing activities for assigned electronic commodity categories, ensuring components are available to meet production needs.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships to secure timely deliveries, address quality issues, and escalate risks proactively.
• Support cost management through price comparisons, order consolidation, and identification of straightforward cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering and materials planning to resolve BOM discrepancies, manage component substitutions/alternatives, and mitigate obsolescence impacts.
• Monitor supplier performance and inventory levels using ERP/MRP data; raise improvement opportunities and support corrective actions.
• Assist in contract implementation and periodic supplier reviews, helping to translate commercial terms into operational outcomes.

Qualifications include:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years purchasing/procurement experience in electronics manufacturing, hardware production, or related high-tech industry.
• Working knowledge of electronic components (discretes, passives, connectors) and familiarity with BOM structures and component lifecycle concepts.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel for reporting and data review.
• Authorized to work in the country of employment without company sponsorship.
• Experience with global sourcing and APAC supplier interactions, including import/logistics basics.
• Familiarity with e-procurement tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar) and supplier portals.
• Exposure to component obsolescence management and parts qualification processes.
• Awareness of electronics compliance requirements (RoHS/REACH, conflict minerals).
• Demonstrated track record of improving delivery performance or reducing inventory levels in a production environment.

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.