Buyer- POC Lab

Proof Of Concept (POC) Purchasing Clerk provides direct support to our Procurement Strategy and executes many functions of the POC purchasing process. Operating in the early stages of product development, the POC Sourcing Coordinator operates in a highly dynamic environment which requires top communication skills and ability to effectively interact with a wide range of staff.

Our Team

The Lisle DSS POC Lab provides a wide range of Proof of Concept and Prototype Parts to Engineering and Marketing with a very short lead-time.

What You Will Do

• Based on POC BOM and Print availability, send RFQ to various vendors as directed.
• Place Purchase Req in Coupa and SAP. Monitor PO conversion.
• Maintain communication with vendors' progress and firming up dates.
• Tracking of Shipments and Addressing Custom Clearance concerns.
• Coordination with inventory clerk to ensure the incoming material process is effective
• Performs follow up PO maintenance in Coupa.
• Follows up and monitor PAR funding and tracks usage of funds
• Coordinates with Model Shop on-site to follow up on progress of work POC lab has on Model Shop.
• Participates in project team meetings to offer procurement strategies, project updates and expertise
• Maintains procurement related activity and updates in Jira.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Experience with ERP or Purchasing Software Packages
• Able to demonstrate organizational skill and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams on technical projects.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends as projects need dictation.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with Coupa Software
• Familiar with 3D CAD software
• Prior user of SAP ERP.

For this role, we anticipate paying $22/hr. to $30/hr. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Who We Are

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.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities

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