Sr. Buyer

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in the United States is seeking a Sr. Buyer focused on procurement of DRAM, DIMMs, NAND/NOR Flash, and SSDs.

The role also supports purchasing for SSD controllers, PCBs, and related components, while managing subcontractors and supply chain services. The ideal candidate will analyze demand data in Oracle ERP, build strong vendor relationships, and drive cost reductions and inventory optimization across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 5 years of manufacturing purchasing and materials control experience.
• Semiconductor Memory business experience preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand/MRP data daily to determine optimal safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with core vendors and distributors; conduct periodic reviews.
• Make timely purchasing transactions meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Determine root cause of shortages and implement solutions.
• Resolve quality issues with purchased materials with QA/Engineering; issue RMAs.
• Maintain purchasing data in Oracle ERP system.
• Run monthly reports and create new reports for management and corporate.
• Coordinate with Planning and Sales for forecast data and accuracy.
• Move excess products through open markets; manage channel movement.
• Analyze Memory market trends and brief management.
• Handle IP Requisition for non-inventory purchasing; quarterly material cost updates.
• Set up new vendors with Sanmina VCCS; collaborate with AP on payments.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews; prepare for ISO and AS9100 audits.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

SR. BUYER

Job Purpose:

This position will focus on procurement of products including DRAM, DIMMs, Nand/NOR Flash, SSDs as a main responsibility. Will also support other Buyers for SSD Controllers, PCB's, Registers, Passives, Connectors, as well as managing sub-contractors business such as Tape & Reel, Conformal Coating, etc.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze demand/MRP data through Oracle ERP system on a daily basis to determine optimal safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities utilizing supply base and commodity specific knowledge.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with core vendors through daily communication as well as monthly or quarterly product roadmap and supply/demand review meetings. Also establish and maintain good relationship with Brokers/Distributors.
• Make timely purchasing transactions which achieve company quality, schedule, cost, and strategic objectives.
• Works with internal organizations and suppliers to continuously reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Determines root cause of parts shortages and implements solutions.
• Resolves quality issues with purchased materials together with QA and Engineering,
• Issues RMA and deploys corrective process improvements with vendors.
• Maintains purchasing related data in the company’s Oracle system.
• Runs Monthly Reports and develops new reports based on management requests for both internal and corporate requirements.
• Works closely with Planning and Sales team for detailed forecast data and measures accuracy against purchases.
• Responsible for moving excess products through multiple channels in the open market.
• Collect and analyze the Memory market trend and provide update to management on a timely manner.
• Indirect Purchase Requisition(IPR) for all non-inventory purchasing
• Quarterly cost update of all materials and inventory items in the system
• New vendor set up with Sanmina VCCS team
• Work with Sanmina AP to resolve the pending payments to vendors
• Supplier performance review
• Prepare for the internal/external audits such as ISO and AS9100

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
• 5 yearsexperience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Semiconductor Memory business experience preferred
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
• Experience with Oracle or other equivalent ERP system preferred
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/deadlines and deliver high quality results.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (annual) : $72,000 - $85,000.00

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.