Buyer III

Benchmark Electronics; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics is seeking a procurement/ materials specialist to procure production, equipment, and MRO items. You will negotiate with approved vendors, ensure timely deliveries, and manage supplier performance within MRP constraints.

You will analyze purchase orders, monitor the materials pipeline, and support cost reductions through improved procurement processes. Strong communication and organization are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) processes and procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Extensive experience with negotiation and supplier management.
• Understanding of electronics procurement and related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer purchase orders for compliance to contract terms.
• Executes MRP and monitors materials pipeline to meet requirements.
• Attains inventory goals and ensures materials availability for production.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to reduce costs and improve delivery.
• Manage corporate contracts and supplier adherence to terms.
• Coordinate with procurement team to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Prepare quotations, evaluate price reasonableness, and analyze forecasts.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization and prioritization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Discretion and professionalism

Self-driven

Continuous improvement tools

Customer service focus

Microsoft Office

Negotiation and problem-solving

Confidentiality

Supply chain decision-making

Billing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

APICS CSCP/CPIM (certification)

Tools

MRP software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
Procures production, equipment and MRO materials necessary for the operation of the business. Performs other assignments related to the procurement and management of materials from suppliers. Responsible for negotiating with approved vendors, assuring the timeliness of deliveries and accuracy of orders, and following up with vendors when there is a problem with delivery.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer purchase orders for compliance to BHE or customer's contract terms
• Analyzes and executes Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) on weekly basis.
• Continuously monitors and verifies materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues.
• Responsible for attaining inventory goals for assigned customers or commodities.
• Ensures materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production.
• Executes and maximizes negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability and overall procurement cost including freight and payment terms.
• Executes corporate contracts and ensures suppliers' adherence to negotiated terms.
• Maintains integrity of data to minimize material liability and to optimize working capital.
• Monitors and continuously strives to improve supplier's delivery and quality performance.
• Addresses and resolves recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools, and coordination with corporate procurement team.
• Request and analyze quotations concerning items that meet company design and specification and check for reasonableness of price on such items
• Analyze potential impact of forecast and production schedule changes on component procurement.
• Develop, document and maintain supply chain solutions and programs to drive efficiencies, flexibility and cost reductions (i.e. Kanban, safety stock, VMI, EDI).

Other information

• In depth knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Self-driven and motivated individual
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office products
• APICS Certification (CSCP/CPIM) is a plus.
• Understanding of the extended process of material procurement, inventory analysis
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and familiarity with, or ability to gain familiarity with, procurement requirements for electronics and related agreements.
• Flexibility to support global business operation as needed
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when representing the company in supply chain decisions.
• Knowledge of billing practices and controls.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree.

Education

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree.

Geographical Location: Arizona: Mesa

Physical Location: Mesa, AZ - Baseline Rd

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Export Control

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].