Customer Buyer (Ciudad Juárez)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Using the MRP system (SAP), issue purchase orders to specific suppliers for needed components
• Quote Material portion of RFQs for sales & technical program management to include purchasing of new articles (sourcing)
• Order additional materials as needed to support production shortages, expedite requests, and other project or customer specific situations. Order A-parts and ensure B-C parts are on order (off‑shore part support)
• Maintain and update inventory levels of “stock” items in conjunction with weekly reorder report, open order report, and shortage reports
• Supplier/Customer relationship management
• Maintain and update supplier information and literature
• Clarify and resolve component discrepancies and BOM errors
• Coordinate delivery or invoice discrepancies with receiving and accounts payable
• Expedite past due orders with our suppliers
• Submit RFQ’s to our suppliers for best pricing and delivery
• Maintain system component information (pricing, discounts, minimum/multiples, lead times, other) in the MRP system
• Conduct past-production cost calculations and find best pricing (Material Cost Management)
• Manage the vendor rating system for materials
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain material traceability as required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 5+ years of experience purchasing electronics using provided tools.
• Excellent customer facing and communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (emphasis on Excel)
• Proficient in MRP/ERP software (SAP preferred)
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.
• Understand the various channels of distribution for components
• Good negotiation skills required