Sourcing Product Manager

Sensata Technologies; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Buyer to manage purchase orders, collaborate with inventory teams, forecast item demand, and analyze trends using historical data. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, supplier monitoring, and reporting to optimize procurement processes.

The position requires a university degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. It offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Fill purchase orders and manage supplier data in systems.
• Maintain inventory levels and forecast demand by item.
• Coordinate with inventory management and other departments.
• Generate purchasing reports and monitor order status.
• Research potential suppliers and market trends.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Organization & time mgmt

Ethical values & integrity

Self-accountable

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for filling purchase orders, working alongside inventory management and other internal departments, forecasting sales by item, analyzing trends and inventory based on historical data and monitoring sales performance.

General Responsibilities

• Leads the supply chain manager through maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
• Responsible for the filling of purchase orders
• Reviews all purchasing requisitions
• Leads in the development of creating an accurate and efficient monitoring system
• Responsible for entering data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, to track purchases and the status of orders and deliveries, and to generate purchasing reports and statistics
• Leads research on potential suppliers and vendors; promotions, and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up-to-date information for purchasing activities

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Base Salary Range: $85,760.00 - $117,920.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

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