Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

About Safari Circuits

At Safari Circuits, we believe our drive for a family-like culture makes a positive impact on our team and the quality of products we produce. We manufacture Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for the global electronics market. We are a growing business, and we meet the stringent regulatory demands of medical, military, and defense fields. Founded in 1985, Safari Circuits provides world-class electronics development and manufacturing services to our customers and has a proven track record of creating stability within our ever-growing team. We are ready to shape a stronger future for our company and invest in your success.

Job Summary  

We currently have an opening for a Buyer at our Otsego, MI location.

As a growing business focused on demanding markets, we are looking for an individual that is detail oriented, self-motivated, has excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and is able to work in a fast paced environment to perform purchasing functions of electronic components and related materials. This position reports to the VP of Materials. Experience in purchasing required, with electronic components preferred but not required.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Scheduling using an ERP system for Electronic Component Purchasing
• Manage and oversee purchase order entry, acknowledgements, and internal communication regarding supplier delays
• Sourcing through current suppliers to achieve competitive pricing. Analyze proposals, negotiate price and delivery.
• Utilizing web-based part-specific sourcing and search engines
• Review and approve price variances to original pricing agreements
• Process product change notifications and assist in writing engineering changes as needed
• Work with engineering and sales on project kickoffs
• Address supplier quality issues in a timely manner
• Effectively use spreadsheets
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and skills (what we are looking for):

• Experience in purchasing using an ERP system (electronic components a plus).
• Intermediate computer skills are required including the ability to use Microsoft® Outlook, Microsoft® Excel, Word and Safari Circuits specific programs.
• Item costing, key supplier management, web based part sourcing.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Great team player, representing the purchasing team positively in interactions with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Promotion opportunities
• Climate-controlled facility

EEO Statement

Safari Circuits, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.