Materials Buyer II: MRP Mastery & Supplier Negotiation

Artha Nexgen; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Nexgen is seeking a procurement professional to analyze and manage MRP-driven material requirements, monitor supplier performance, and ensure on-time material availability for production. You will negotiate terms, issue POs, and optimize supplier communications within the BizLink framework.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with SCM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of progressive procurement/purchasing experience with demonstrated vendor negotiation skills.
• APICS or ISM certification (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain management systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, maintains, and executes Materials Requirement Plan (MRP).
• Continuously monitors and verifies material pipeline to meet MRP requirements; addresses supply issues.
• Ensures material availability to support production per Master Production Schedule through MRP execution and coordination of materials movement.
• Executes and maximizes BizLink negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce material liability.
• Issues Purchase Orders per negotiated pricing and terms.
• Ensures suppliers’ adherence to established agreements.
• Identifies, selects, and negotiates with suppliers for CNC machined parts, sheet metal components, PCB assemblies, and electronic components.
• Optimizes order management process for effective supplier communication.
• Maintains integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to balance procurement cost with inventory levels.
• Monitors and improves supplier delivery and quality performance; resolves issues with corrective actions.
• Contributes inputs to BizLink’s commodity and pricing strategy; provides feedback on supplier performance.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Supply chain systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

APICS/ISM certification (CPIM, CPSM) preferred

Tools

ERP/SCM software

Job description

Artha Nexgen is seeking a procurement professional to analyze and manage MRP-driven material requirements, monitor supplier performance, and ensure on-time material availability for production. You will negotiate terms, issue POs, and optimize supplier communications within the BizLink framework.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with SCM systems.