Strategic Electronics Buyer — ERP & Supplier Lead

Milwaukee Electronics Corporation; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Electronics Corporation in Canby, Oregon is seeking a Buyer to source electronic components, PCBA materials, and indirect supplies while managing supplier relationships and end-to-end purchase orders in a fast-paced ITAR-controlled environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure material availability, monitor orders, and mitigate shortages while negotiating favorable terms and lead times.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Proven experience negotiating pricing and managing supplier performance.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in an ITAR-controlled facility (U.S. Person).

Responsibilities

• Procure electronic components, PCBA materials, fabricated parts, and indirect supplies
• Create and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred)
• Monitor open orders and mitigate shortages and delays before impact to production
• Expedite materials to prevent production disruptions
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve material issues
• Maintain pricing and lead time data in ERP
• Support inventory optimization and supply chain improvement initiatives
• Coordinate inbound logistics and resolve invoice discrepancies

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP/MRP

Excel pivot tables

Negotiation

Multitasking

ITAR compliance

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Milwaukee Electronics Corporation in Canby, Oregon is seeking a Buyer to source electronic components, PCBA materials, and indirect supplies while managing supplier relationships and end-to-end purchase orders in a fast-paced ITAR-controlled environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure material availability, monitor orders, and mitigate shortages while negotiating favorable terms and lead times.