Electronics Buyer (Remote

24.72 per hour to $30.00 per hour

Telecommute Status

To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. Job: ** Buyer II Electronics

**Job Code: ** AA396 PR-Buyer II Electronics

HR Title Group: Customer Service and Procurement

Under general supervision, the Buyer II-Electronics purchases goods, services, equipment, and production supplies using MRP and purchasing requisitions. This job requires knowledge of materials purchased, purchasing best practices, and procedures.

Processes purchase orders for electronic components, goods, services, equipment, and supplies in support of customer requirements per MRP.

• *Maintains accurate PO records in PRIDE’s system and ensures proper documentation across financial systems.
• *Coordinates with internal teams and freight forwarders to ensure timely and accurate procurement and delivery.
• *Resolves procurement issues, including price discrepancies, damaged or missing shipments, billing errors, and product returns, by working directly with vendors.
• *Supports the Procure-to-Pay process by collaborating with Accounting and Receiving to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• *Aligns vendor part pipelines to demand using planning tools and reschedule signal reports.
• *Optimizes inventory levels by managing order timing, cancellations, expedites, and push-outs.
• *Develops procurement metrics and performance reports for management, including cost savings, delivery performance, and team efficiency.
• *Participates in meetings and presentations, sharing procurement data and insights with internal teams and customers.
• *Supports supplier relationship management, including lifecycle event planning, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• *Maintains strategic supplier scorecards and provides performance narratives.
• *Engages in procurement projects and training to support continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

***** Three years of experience in inventory, purchasing and/or accounts payable/receivable;

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, optimizing high-quality and most cost-effective procurement sourcing decisions;
• Experience working in a Service Support Supply Chain environment;
• Familiarity with Lifecycle planning events (NPI, part roll, discontinuance, and end of life support);
• Experience participating and leading projects aimed at providing balance results (E.g., cost reduction without compromising customer service level);
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes and practices, the manufacturing environment, and managing MRP transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by management, team, vendors, and/or customers;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships and work with team, as well as internal and external customers;
• Intermediate computer literacy and skills to use business software and internet or data entry, drafting communications and documents, and preparing presentations; Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the top Electronic Distributors and their capabilities.
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

High School Diploma or GED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Accessing and interacting with digital content, including computer screens or monitors, using visual displays, screen readers, magnification tools, or other assistive technologies.
• Inputting and navigating information through keyboards, adaptive devices, voice recognition software, or other accessible input methods.
• Communicating with others via phone or alternative methods such as text relay services, video calls with captioning or American Sign Language (ASL), or speech-to-text messaging tools.

Work is performed in a normal office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise.

It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployeestothis job. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Rate $24.72 per hour to $30.00 per hour

Type Full Time Regular

Additional Information By applying for this job, you acknowledge that the position may require access to, or involvement with, defense-related articles, services, and technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You understand that compliance with ITAR regulations is a condition of employment and that you may be required to obtain the necessary authorization for access to ITAR-controlled information. S. citizenship or legal permanent residency may be required. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.