Senior Buyer - Electronics Procurement & Cost Control

Unigen; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Job summary

Unigen in Newark, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities for PCBA manufacturing. You will analyze spend, coordinate purchasing with internal teams and suppliers, and maintain data integrity in the procurement system while controlling costs.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, managing supplier RFQs, monitoring inventory, and exploring cost-saving opportunities such as make-versus-buy analyses and alternative sources.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of material planning in PCBA manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials using engineering schedules to maintain planned inventories.
• Generate and issue purchase orders and manage supplier quotes.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope to ensure best value.
• Coordinate with engineers and suppliers on roadmaps and changes.
• Ensure data integrity in procurement systems and resolve issues.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Cost control

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Portus

Agile

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Unigen in Newark, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities for PCBA manufacturing. You will analyze spend, coordinate purchasing with internal teams and suppliers, and maintain data integrity in the procurement system while controlling costs.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, managing supplier RFQs, monitoring inventory, and exploring cost-saving opportunities such as make-versus-buy analyses and alternative sources.