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TTM Technologies

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Scope:

Manage supplier sources for specific raw materials, operating supplies, maintenance items. Review and act upon material requirements by negotiating pricing and delivery when applicable while ensuring a positive supplier relationship with the supply base. Placing purchase orders, updating delivery, pricing and keeping internal customers informed on product delivery as necessary.

This position has the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F, and is located at 10570 Bradford Rd., Littleton, CO.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Place orders for approved purchase requisitions
• Run min/max calculations and generate purchase requisitions based upon calculations.
• Generate purchase orders and send to vendors
• Update purchase orders with information from vendor confirmations
• Negotiate purchase order prices and terms and conditions to meet cost saving targets.
• Follow up on delivery commitments obtained from suppliers.
• Expedite material deliveries for production shortages or production schedule changes.
• Obtain updated price quotes from suppliers for new programs.
• Assist with setting up new suppliers by getting corporate forms completed and approved.
• Provide delivery status to production for open purchase orders.
• Inform suppliers of schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Communicate engineering changes to suppliers as necessary.
• Review supplier statement of work (SOW) documents.
• Participate in supplier manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR) audits.
• Prepare & negotiate long term pricing agreements with preferred suppliers.
• Identify critical links in assigned commodity supply chains. Implement process improvements to strengthen weak links in those supply chains.
• Contribute to department cost savings initiatives.
• Work to develop customer and vendor relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust and integrity.
• Listen to and understand customer requirements and take prompt, appropriate action that exceeds expectation.
• Take personal ownership of internal and external customer issues and follow through to ensure a lasting service impression.
• Required to execute the department's inventory reduction initiatives

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication, computer and analytical skills
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Microsoft Word & Excel).
• Prior experience with Oracle a big plus.
• Previous experience in the global sourcing of electronic components
• Excellent negotiating skills
• An in depth understanding of product costing attributes
• The ability to solve problems independently
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Must have the ability to execute the department's inventory reduction initiatives
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of purchasing computer applications.
• Experience in the purchasing of electronic components, raw materials and/or chemicals purchasing experience.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance or related equivalent technical preferred
• 2+ Years Relevant Experience
• Purchasing experience in defense electronics or related industry preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$50,835 - $80,352

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.