Strategic Materials Buyer & Supplier Partnerships

Keytronic; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyTronic in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a Buyer to oversee routine planning and procurement of commodities using an MRP system. The role supports production schedules, expediting, and supplier negotiations to ensure timely material availability.

The successful candidate will maintain MRP integrity, generate POs, and collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to drive cost reductions and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and procuring materials using an MRP system.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage contracts.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and administers contracts for assigned commodities.
• Develops programs with suppliers to improve lead time, fill rate, quality, and cost reductions.
• Maintains MRP data and validates system records.
• Generates and adjusts purchase orders in the MRP system to meet requirements.
• Collaborates with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering to resolve issues.
• Assists in evaluating new suppliers and materials with QA and Engineering.
• Participates in process improvement and cross-functional training teams.
• Escalates supplier issues to leadership when needed.
• Manages Shortage Reports, Late P.O.s, MRP Messages, and SIMs.
• Applies Total Cost of Ownership concepts to negotiate favorable PPV and understand market trends.
• Understands financial/operational impact of procurement decisions.

Skills

Procurement planning

Negotiation

MRP systems

Contract management

Supplier relations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Tools

Mainframe MRP system

Job description

KeyTronic in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a Buyer to oversee routine planning and procurement of commodities using an MRP system. The role supports production schedules, expediting, and supplier negotiations to ensure timely material availability.

The successful candidate will maintain MRP integrity, generate POs, and collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to drive cost reductions and supplier performance.