Buyer - Part-Time Temporary

We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative
We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!
Under limited supervision, performs complex planning and procurement of various commodities using a mainframe MRP system. Plans, purchases, expedites, and negotiates materials in support of production schedules and capital/MRO material and service requirements. Maintains the MRP system data and its integrity, prepares and analyzes reports, and supports project management of existing and new products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Establishes partnership relationships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives.
Develops and implements programs with suppliers and internal cross-functional team members that address lead time production, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements.
Evaluates and maintains the material requirements plan for assigned commodities and ensures systems validity and integrity by inputting and adjusting records according to company and/or department guidelines.
Interacts with suppliers to ensure correct parts are delivered on-time, at the quoted pricing and quantity.
Exceptional knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures including MRP/ERP logic, NCM, First Article, RMA, Drawings/Specifications, Expedites and Cancellations.
Assists in on-boarding new suppliers and materials in conjunction with Commodity Management and Supplier Quality, in support of company goals and objectives.
Lead and/or participate in department process improvement and training teams.
Manages higher volume of higher dollar value parts with more complex attributes. Costing Knowledge (Total Cost of Ownership (TCO))/Negotiation Possess excellent knowledge of material costing, including all the elements of TCO. Capable of not only buying components at Target Cost, but also able to drive large dollars of favorable PPV. Able to negotiate improved Payment Terms and Freight Terms with suppliers.
Also, has excellent knowledge and understanding of the financial and operational functions of the Corporation. Possess strong knowledge of raw material market trends.
Logistics Excellent knowledge of Key Tronic Routing Guide and of current IncoTerms, and comprehends impact of actions/inactions of non-compliance. Compiles data and prepares reports as requested and required by purchasing management.
Will provide assistance to Purchasing Lead/Supervisor as needed.
Bachelors Degree in supply chain management, materials, operations, business, or related field.
Five-plus years experience in manufacturing planning, purchasing, negotiations, or supplier relations.
Must have a deep knowledge of MRP logic and its manufacturing operations modules.
Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Bachelors Degree in supply chain management, materials, operations, business, or related field.
Eight-plus years direct procurement experience with strong knowledge of MRP systems.
Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting an offshore manufacturing facility.
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.
The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate.

Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes
Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.