Senior Buyer III - MRP & Strategic Sourcing

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Mesa, AZ seeks a procurement professional to acquire production, equipment and MRO materials, negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely deliveries per contracts. You will support a global supply chain and drive cost reductions.

Responsibilities include analyzing purchase orders for contract terms, executing weekly MRP, maintaining data integrity, improving supplier performance, and implementing programs like Kanban and VMI to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of MRP and procurement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 3 years with a master’s.

Responsibilities

• Analyses customer purchase orders for compliance to contract terms.
• Executes and monitors MRP on a weekly basis.
• Maintains materials pipeline to meet MRP requirements and on-time delivery.
• Negotiates terms with suppliers to reduce cost and liability.
• Maintains data integrity to optimize working capital.
• Supports global procurement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures supplier performance and resolves procurement issues with the team.
• Develops supply chain programs (Kanban, safety stock, VMI, EDI) to drive efficiencies.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

APICS CSCP/CPIM

Job description

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Mesa, AZ seeks a procurement professional to acquire production, equipment and MRO materials, negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely deliveries per contracts. You will support a global supply chain and drive cost reductions.

Responsibilities include analyzing purchase orders for contract terms, executing weekly MRP, maintaining data integrity, improving supplier performance, and implementing programs like Kanban and VMI to enhance efficiency.