Senior Buyer

PPI Time Zero Inc; Fairfield Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virtex is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer - Electronics in New Jersey to develop and execute procurement strategies for electronic components used in EMS. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and supply chain optimization.

The role requires 5+ years of strategic procurement in electronics, proficiency with MRP/EDI/BOMs, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of strategic procurement experience in electronics.
• Familiar with MRP, EDI, BOMs and blueprints.
• Strong MS Excel and advanced MS Office skills.

Responsabilités

• Strategic sourcing to secure best terms for components.
• Manage supplier relationships for quality, cost, on-time delivery.
• Analyze market trends to drive cost savings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PM, engineering, and operations.
• Proactively assess supply chain risks and mitigation.
• Support JIT by reducing raw material inventory via supplier agreements.
• Maintain ISO records for purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Connaissances

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cost Optimization

MRP/EDI/BOM

MS Excel

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Formation

BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or related

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Job Description

Senior Buyer - Electronics

Summary of Job Purpose: Under the functional supervision of the Senior Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for electronic components used in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). The Senior Buyer will work closely with suppliers and supporting other business functions as required to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and supply chain optimization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms for electronic components.
• Supplier Management: Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring quality, cost, and timely delivery of components.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities to drive cost savings and improve procurement efficiency.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with program management, engineering, and operation teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Risk Management: Proactively assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Support JIT initiative in a job order environment by minimizing raw material inventory levels through supplier partnership/agreements.
• Maintain ISO records for all purchasing procedures.
• Ensure and promote compliance of Company and Procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably within electronics (PCBA's, Semiconductors etc.).
• Understand, interpret, and use MRP, EDI, BOM's and blueprints.
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel.
• Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action.
• Extremely high standards of excellence.
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving.

Physical Requirements

Office / Supply Chain. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virtex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Must be Permanent Resident, U.S. Citizen or equivalent. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alien or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.