Strategic Purchasing Planner — Onsite in Sugar Land

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Purchasing Planner to support procurement activities, supplier coordination, and inventory planning.

Responsibilities include evaluating purchasing needs, monitoring market trends, and coordinating timely procurement of materials to optimize costs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years in purchasing or a buyer-related role, with strong SAP and MS Office skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer-related role.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methodologies, and purchasing lifecycle.
• Ability to support supplier negotiations, evaluate costs, and identify savings opportunities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with multiple priorities.
• Effective communication in multicultural teams.
• Flexibility to changing business needs.

Aufgaben

• Process and manage purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies including RMAs.
• Serve as primary contact for suppliers on order status, lead times, and quality concerns.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations and support cost-breakdown analysis.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to align purchasing with inventory and demand.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Procurement knowledge

Supplier coordination

Cost analysis

Sourcing methodologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

1–3 years purchasing experience

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Jobbeschreibung

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Purchasing Planner to support procurement activities, supplier coordination, and inventory planning.

Responsibilities include evaluating purchasing needs, monitoring market trends, and coordinating timely procurement of materials to optimize costs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years in purchasing or a buyer-related role, with strong SAP and MS Office skills.