Sr. Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

RSU awards

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Sr. Buyer to lead procurement for DRAM, DIMMs, NAND/NOR Flash, SSDs and related components, while supporting subcontractors such as Tape & Reel and conformal coating.

The role emphasizes building strong vendor relationships and optimizing inventory through Oracle ERP to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets. You will collaborate with QA, Engineering, Planning and Sales to drive cost reductions, manage supplier performance, and ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5 years experience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control or equivalent.
• Semiconductor Memory business experience preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills.
• Experience with Oracle or other 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand/MRP data through Oracle ERP to determine safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with core vendors and distributors.
• Make timely purchasing transactions to meet quality, schedule, cost, and strategic objectives.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Identify root causes of parts shortages and implement solutions.
• Resolve quality issues with purchased materials with QA and Engineering; issue RMAs.
• Maintain purchasing data in Oracle; run and create reports.

Skills

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

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 years experience 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.