Strategic Electronics Procurement Specialist

Talentify; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

ESPP

Paid time off

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Continental Electronics Corporation is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage broad purchasing duties, select suppliers, and optimize value, quality, and delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating with Program Office, Manufacturing and Engineering, handling quotes, and endorsing strategic source changes.

The role requires buying experience, familiarity with electronic parts, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related buying experience.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience purchasing electronic parts (EEE) and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Contract Accounting.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Cost point experience is a plus.
• Negotiation, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions and issues purchase orders to optimize value, quality, delivery, and price.
• Recommends changes or substitutes when materials unavailable or costs can be reduced.
• Coordinates with Program Office, Manufacturing and Engineering for PO statuses.
• Assists in supplier selection through inspections and inquiries; adjudicates supplier differences.
• Obtains quotations and selects vendors; liaises between requisitioning departments and suppliers.
• Provides lead-time and quantity price break information for economic lots.
• Reports order status to Sr. Procurement Manager to address delinquencies.
• Reviews rejected parts for source and disposition.
• Upholds company values: Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Teamwork.

Skills

Buying experience

Negotiation

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Costpoint

Job description

Continental Electronics Corporation is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage broad purchasing duties, select suppliers, and optimize value, quality, and delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating with Program Office, Manufacturing and Engineering, handling quotes, and endorsing strategic source changes.

The role requires buying experience, familiarity with electronic parts, and strong negotiation and communication skills.