Buyer

Sanmina; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Newark, California, is seeking a purchasing professional to manage the site’s supply chain activities, focusing on savings programs and demand analysis using MRP. The role requires coordination of purchasing, RFQ releases, and supplier performance, with emphasis on cost reduction and on-time delivery across multiple programs.

You will analyze demand, negotiate terms, process RMA requests, and ensure alignment with production schedules while supporting process improvements and supplier

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of Oracle, MRP systems and supplier metrics.
• Experience negotiating price, volume and delivery terms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities and performance of supply chain savings programs.
• Analyze demand and release RFQs for price and availability.
• Manage SB program requests, metrics and supplier meetings.
• Coordinate purchasing and process purchase requisitions timely.
• Analyze demand using MRP or manual methods and issue RFQs.
• Monitor supplier delivery and expedite when needed.
• Negotiate price, volume and delivery dates.
• Process RMAs and reschedule to meet production.
• Resolve AP/AR issues through analysis.
• Research alternative suppliers for obsolescence or long lead times.
• Senior Buyers may lead engineering changes and PPV approvals.

Skills

Oracle

M3K

Key metrics

Supplier negotiation

MRP

Education

Engineering, Administration or Commerce

Job description

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.

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.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

Job Responsibilities

• Working independently, responsible for the activities and monitoring of the supply chain involved in the savings programs.
• Wearing MRP and/or manual requirements, analyzes the demand to determine the needs of the site, releasing RFQ's for price and availability.
• Responsible for the management of all SB program requests, metrics and reports, meetings with suppliers (SBR's) 3 times
• per year, customer service and availability to travel
• Working independently, coordinates purchasing activities and processes purchase reqs in a timely manner.
• Using MRP and/or manual reqs, analyzes demand to determine need, sends out RFQ's for price and availability.
• Monitors supplier delivery.
• Negotiates price/volume/delivery dates.
• Processes RMA's.
• Expedites and reschedules as necessary to meet production requirements.
• Responsible for resolving AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation.
• May research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long lead time parts.
• Senior Buyers may manage implementation of engineering changes, interpretation of procurement policies, process improvement projects, contract negotiation and approval of PPV's.

Education

Engineering, Administration or Commerce

Experience

2-5 years' experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.

Knowledge

Management of Oracle, M3K, Knowledge of key metrics in the purchasing area, negotiation with suppliers, Flexibility Programs (VMI, VCI,830, etc..), Knowledge of MRP and production processes

Skills / Competencies

Good knowledge and understanding of the supply chain, the negotiation process and cost analysis.

Personality traits: Responsible, committed, proactive, analytical, work under pressure.

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

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity