Buyer

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation, a global EMS leader, seeks a seasoned Purchasing professional to manage procurement of electronic and electro-mechanical components in a fast-paced California environment.

You will negotiate with suppliers, coordinate with engineers, and maintain data integrity across MRP systems to ensure on-time delivery and optimal costs. Strong Excel skills and APIC/CPS certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and/or APIC certification.
• 5+ years purchasing experience procuring electronic and electro-mechanical components.
• CM background with direct customer interface.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Examine purchase requirements and shortages, obtain quotations and negotiate best prices.
• Work with engineers and suppliers for alternate sources and cost reductions.
• Source vendors and negotiate price, terms and delivery of components to ensure quality and profit.
• Expedite and update open-order status reports for on-time delivery.
• Serve as liaison between manufacturing specialists and suppliers regarding late or short orders.
• Provide purchasing/quoting support to CM for critical component shortages.
• Reconcile discrepancies between PO receipts and Accounts Payable.
• Maintain data integrity of PO and parts databases and manage MRP planning data.
• Manage discrepant material disposition and recovery plans.
• Coordinate purchasing details with suppliers regarding pricing revisions and delivery changes.
• Expedite shortages to meet manufacturing need dates and update shortage reports.
• Ensure materials are pipelined and in stock to meet company requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor degree/APIC certification

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

Job 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

• Examine purchase requirements and shortages, obtained quotations, examined bids to negotiate best prices.
• Work with engineers and suppliers for alternative manufacturing sources and cost reductions.
• Research products, source vendors, and negotiate price, terms, and delivery of a wide variety of technical products including capacitors, resistors, inductors, transformers, relays, fuses, diodes, IC’s, cables, connectors, etc to effectively ensure maximum quality and profit.
• Expedited and updated open-order status reports for on time delivery.
• Serves as a liaison between manufacturing specialists and suppliers regarding late, damaged, and/or short orders.
• Provide purchasing/quoting support to CM for critical component shortages.
• Reconcile discrepancies between PO receipts and Accounts Payable.
• Maintain data integrity of PO and parts databases: management of MRP planning data, reviewing MRP Action messages, and placing/rescheduling/cancelling orders with suppliers as required.
• Manage discrepant material disposition and recovery plans.
• Coordinate purchasing details with suppliers regarding pricing revisions, order cancellation, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, delivery date revisions, invoice reconciliation.
• Expedite shortages to meet manufacturing need dates and update commit dates on weekly shortage reports. Review requisitions for accuracy, completeness and prepare and process assigned purchase orders.
• Ensure materials are pipelined and in stock to meet company requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor degree and/or APIC certification
• 5+ years purchasing experience procuring electronic and electro-mechanical components, raw materials, and other production supplies including demonstrated strong negotiation skills with all levels of suppliers and internal customers.
• CM background with direct customer interface
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including V-lookup's and Pivot Tables
• Good communication, writing skills and detail-oriented
• Able to function in a very fast paced environment and can adapt to changes.

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 $80,000 - $90,000, 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 asylum 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.