Buyer - Temp

Sanmina Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Houston is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and manage a wide range of purchase requisitions in support of production. The role requires analyzing demand, issuing RFQs, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining compliance with internal policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of purchasing experience in electronics/mechanical components, ERP exposure (Oracle preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing electronics, mechanical, or electro-mechanical components.
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to interact with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities and process requisitions to support production.
• Analyze demand using MRP or manual methods to determine needs.
• Issue RFQs for price and availability and negotiate terms.
• Process RMAs and monitor supplier performance to meet production goals.
• Resolve AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation.
• Assist in implementing engineering changes and PPV approvals.
• Understand multi-level Bills of Materials for complex assemblies.

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.

Buyer

Summary

This position is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, buying and managing a wide range of purchase requisitions in support of production in a compliant manner aligned with internal policies and procedures.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate purchasing activities and process purchase requisitions in a timely manner
• Using MRP and/or manual requisitions, analyze demand to determine need
• Send out RFQ's for price and availability
• Negotiate price/volume/delivery dates
• Process RMA's
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite or reschedule deliveries as necessary to meet production requirements.
• Responsible for resolving AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation
• Drive profitability through good understanding of our material and labor costs as they relate to our desired business goals
• May research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long lead time parts
• May manage implementation of engineering changes, interpretation of procurement policies, process improvement projects, contract negotiation and approval of PPV's
• Must understand multi-level Bills of Materials (complex assemblies within assemblies)
• Experience using "Price Escalation" clauses to adjust for changing copper and steel market costs
• Familiarity with Incoterms (shipping rules) for moving heavy raw materials
• Ability to manage exchange rate risks for international purchases

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in related field of work
• 2 years experience purchasing electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components
• Contract Manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical Manufacturing Operations
• Experience in Materials, Supply Chain and/or Cost Accounting, preferred
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Proficient with MS office (emphasis on Excel)
• Highly proficient ERP system experience (preferably Oracle)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable in interacting with suppliers as well as Sanmina customers.
• Self-starter, demonstrates initiative and commitment, able to work in teams and as an individual contributor

How to Stand Out

• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certification

Why Join Us?

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.