Buyer

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Buyer to lead PCB FAB material procurement, support capital equipment purchases, and manage supplier relationships. The role emphasizes data-driven demand planning, cost reduction, and process improvements within an ITAR facility.

Responsibilities include daily MRP analysis, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, Engineering, Planning, and Sales to meet quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• PCB FAB experience preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills.
• Experience with Oracle or other equivalent ERP system preferred.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/deadlines and deliver high quality results.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand/MRP data through Oracle ERP system on a daily basis to determine optimal safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities utilizing supply base and commodity specific knowledge.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with core vendors through daily communication as well as monthly or quarterly product roadmap and supply/demand review meetings. Also establish and maintain good relationships with Brokers/Distributors.
• Make timely purchasing transactions which achieve company quality, schedule, cost, and strategic objectives.
• Works with internal organizations and suppliers to continuously reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Determines root cause of material shortages and implements solutions.
• Resolves quality issues with purchased materials together with QA and Engineering,
• Issues RMA and deploys corrective process improvements with vendors.
• Maintains purchasing related data in the company’s Oracle system.
• Runs Monthly Reports and develops new reports based on management requests for both internal and corporate requirements.
• Works closely with the Planning, Estimating, Engineering, and Sales teams for detailed pricingand forecast data.
• Indirect Purchase Requisition(IPR) for all non-inventory purchasing
• Quarterly cost update of all materials and inventory items in the system
• New vendor set up with Sanmina VCCS team
• Work with Sanmina AP to resolve the pending payments to vendors
• Supplier performance review
• Prepare for the internal/external audits such as ISO and AS9100

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

ERP (Oracle)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Buyer

Job Purpose:

This position will focus on procurement of PCB FAB materials including Laminate, Prepreg, Copper Foils, and other PCB Fab support items (supplies, drill bits, solder mask, etc) as a main responsibility. Will also support the Purchasing Manager on Capital Equipment procurement, service contracts and other projects as necessary.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze demand/MRP data through Oracle ERP system on a daily basis to determine optimal safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities utilizing supply base and commodity specific knowledge.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with core vendors through daily communication as well as monthly or quarterly product roadmap and supply/demand review meetings. Also establish and maintain good relationships with Brokers/Distributors.

• Make timely purchasing transactions which achieve company quality, schedule, cost, and strategic objectives.

• Works with internal organizations and suppliers to continuously reduce costs and inventory levels.

• Determines root cause of material shortages and implements solutions.

• Resolves quality issues with purchased materials together with QA and Engineering,

• Issues RMA and deploys corrective process improvements with vendors.

• Maintains purchasing related data in the company’s Oracle system.

• Runs Monthly Reports and develops new reports based on management requests for both internal and corporate requirements.

• Works closely with the Planning, Estimating, Engineering, and Sales teams for detailed pricingand forecast data.

• Indirect Purchase Requisition(IPR) for all non-inventory purchasing

• Quarterly cost update of all materials and inventory items in the system

• New vendor set up with Sanmina VCCS team

• Work with Sanmina AP to resolve the pending payments to vendors

• Supplier performance review

• Prepare for the internal/external audits such as ISO and AS9100

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field

• 5+ yearsexperience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

• PCB FAB experience preferred

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills

• Experience with Oracle or other equivalent ERP system preferred

• Strong relationship building skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/deadlines and deliver high quality results.

• Strong negotiation skills

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $65,000.00 - $76,000.00

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.