Buyer

Sanmina Corporation; Costa Mesa (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commission

Relocation

Descripción de la vacante

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a seasoned procurement professional in Costa Mesa, CA who will manage PCB FAB material purchases and support capital equipment procurement. The role emphasizes building strong vendor relationships, data-driven inventory decisions, and cost optimizations across multiple teams including QA, Engineering, and Planning.

You will work with Oracle ERP, drive demand planning, and ensure timely purchasing transactions to support operations and audits.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control.
• PCB FAB experience preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Oracle or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze demand and determine optimal safety stock and order quantities daily in Oracle.
• Develop and maintain relationships with core vendors and distributors through frequent communication and reviews.
• Make timely purchasing transactions that meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Identify root causes of material shortages and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare for internal/external audits such as ISO and AS9100 and maintain purchasing data.

Conocimientos

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong relationship building

Excellent communication (verbal & writ

Oracle ERP experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Herramientas

Oracle ERP

Descripción del empleo

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life‑saving medical tech, next‑gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

What You'll Do

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 pricing and 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

What You'll Bring

• 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

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $65,000.00 and $76,000.00 and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.