Senior Buyer

Spartronics; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartronics is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relations and procurement processes within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electronics manufacturing, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to achieving cost savings. Join us to contribute to high-stakes projects in Aerospace, Defense, and Medical sectors, ensuring quality and efficiency in procurement. This role offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

PTO and Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of Purchasing/Planning experience in Electronics Manufacturing.
• Must be a US Citizen. No Visa sponsorship available.
• Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic suppliers and commodities for quality and cost savings.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Coordinate quality issues with suppliers as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Project Management

Time Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

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When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

At Spartronics, the Senior Buyer is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain Management and will be responsible for commodity and supplier management including sourcing, planning, and procuring components that support MRP requirements based on the production schedules and customer requirements. The role requires commodity strategy analysis, RFQ and award process, and supplier negotiations. Responsible for resolving supplier performance issues and accountable for material inventory levels and cost savings targets for the commodities managed. Ensure these activities are completed on time and in accordance with company policies and departmental guidelines. Coordinate preparation of quotes in accordance with customer requests for quotes (RFQ's) for electronic assembly services. Primarily responsible for preparing the material portion of RFQ's, which includes analyzing bills of materials, specifications, supplier proposals, and other documentation to complete quote packages. Your contributions will help us continue our journey towards Winning as One: One company. One team. One purpose. One plan. One culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic suppliers and commodities to meet quality, delivery, and cost savings objectives
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Manage suppliers for purchase orders to ensure quality and on-time delivery
• Maintain the integrity of MRP parameters (lot/order size, lead time, and safety stock)
• Coordinate quality issues with suppliers as required
• Work closely with manufacturing, shipping/receiving, and project management personnel to avoid any adverse production impact from supplier delivery delays
• Set up quotes into standard quote templates for all parts to be quoted
• Analyze, compare, and interpret detailed and sometimes poorly defined information; make sound and accurate judgments based on previous knowledge
• MRO Buyer duties- Procuring items for the upkeep and smooth operation of equipment, machinery, and facilities. Managing MRO Spend.
• Recommend more efficient and proficient processes
• Negotiation skills used to meet cost savings and cash management objectives
• Full working knowledge of ERP/MRP execution to meet company requirements
• Execute material quotation process by gathering and analyzing cost data, using Excel to summarize analyses
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering and Program Management personnel
• Participate in customer discussions as required
• Manage strategic customers to meet product objectives and on-time delivery
• Military/Government purchasing responsibilities and/or management of complex customers
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to team members
• Work independently; requesting help as needed, but managing workload to meet deadlines (including overtime when required)
• Prepare and issue RFP's with appropriate customer flow downs, terms, and conditions

Qualifications -

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management preferred. HS Diploma required.
• 5-7+ years of Purchasing/Planning experience in an Electronics Manufacturing company required.
• MRP planning system experience.
• Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions in various commodities.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma) required.
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must possess a thorough technical understanding of the various commodities assigned.
• Must be a US Citizen. We can not sponsor Visas.

Preferred Skills

• APICS Certification
• Aerospace/Defense industry purchasing experience- FAR/DFARS knowledge

Required Skills -

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal, and organizational skills, ability to balance short-term priorities, and exceptional information analysis.
• Excellent negotiating skills, project management, time management, written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to problem solve, with good business ethics.
• Must be able to make independent decisions/judgments regarding analysis of requirements, analysis of quotes, negotiation, and source selection.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; must be able to navigate the Internet efficiently and effectively.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.

Our Commitment - At Spartronics, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our culture at Spartronics values accountability, unity, respect, and transparency. These winning values are the lifeblood of our business. We embrace diversity through people who believe in these values. Embracing our employees' differences enables us to be a stronger team.

Join Our Journey - If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply - If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4 - We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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