Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Location: Rochester, NY
Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience)
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
General Responsibilities
The supply chain specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing electronic components and all other materials as needed to support the organization.
Specific Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate suppliers of electronic components, ensuring they meet quality and reliability standards.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure the most favorable terms.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast future supply needs to prevent shortages or overstock supplies utilizing planning tools available in SAP.
- Order materials for production based on recommendations from MRP and as requested by the production supervisor.
- Purchase raw materials, equipment, and supplies to satisfy both customer orders and site operations (office supplies, etc).
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand component specifications and requirements.
- Identify parts that are becoming obsolete and work with engineering to identify and order alternative options.
- Review and analyze purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of components.
- Expedite materials from suppliers when required.
- Coordinate the return of the rejected material to our suppliers for credit and/or replacement.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
- Stay informed about market trends, pricing changes, obsolescence of parts, and new suppliers in the electronics industry.
- Resolve any issues related to procurement, including quality concerns, or delivery delays.
- Prepare reports on purchasing activities, budget compliance, cost savings and inventory status for management review.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficient in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience preferred.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid paternity leave
- Paid maternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Disability insurance
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