Buyer

Sanmina; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Newark, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities, RFQs, and supplier relations. The role requires coordinating with engineering and production to ensure material availability, expediting and resolving issues, and supporting cost-saving initiatives. You will work in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of Oracle, M3K and MRP production processes.
• Strong negotiation and cost-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities and monitor supplier delivery.
• Release RFQs for price and availability using MRP or manual reqs.
• Negotiate price, volume and delivery dates with suppliers.
• Process RMAs and resolve supply chain issues to meet production needs.
• Support engineering changes and PPV when applicable.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

Negotiation

Oracle

MRP

Tools

M3K

Job description

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

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.

Summary

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• Engineering, Administration or
• 2-5 years' experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• 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
• Good knowledge and understanding of the supply chain, the negotiation process and cost analysis. Personality traits: Responsible, committed, proactive, analytical, work under pressure

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 $ $75,000.00 -$98,000.00, 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.

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.