Sr. Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Bonus/commission potential

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation, Viking Technology division, seeks a procurement professional to manage purchasing of DRAM, DIMMs, NAND Flash, SSDs and related components.

You will build supplier relationships, analyze demand data in Oracle ERP, drive cost reductions, and ensure on-time delivery within quality standards. This on-site role in Costa Mesa offers career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 5 years experience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand/MRP data daily in Oracle ERP to set safety stock and order quantities.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships; conduct product roadmaps and reviews.
• Place timely purchasing transactions to meet quality, schedule and cost goals.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce costs and inventory.
• Identify root causes of shortages and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain purchasing data in Oracle system and generate monthly reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

Viking Technology, a division of Sanmina Corporation, leads the Enterprise and Embedded server and storage market in Solid State Drives (SSD), DRAM, and hybrid storage technologies. With a breadth of solutions that bridge both SSD and DRAM, Viking Technology has the ability to deliver any storage solution from high-performance computing SSDs down to embedded kiosk flash devices. Viking Technology has over two decades of focused storage and DRAM development, delivering high technology solutions that optimize the value and performance of customers’ applications in the Enterprise, Network Infrastructure, Embedded, and Defense & Aerospace markets. With an extensive product breadth of SSD and DRAM, Viking Technology stands as one of the top Tier storage solution provider in the market.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

• 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.

How to Stand Out

• 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.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $72,000.00 and $85,000.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a “U.S. Person,” defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.