Buyer - Electronic Components

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Scuttlebutt Services, LLC

Buyer - Electronic Components

Plano, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Plano, TX - $28hr

    Job Brief

    The Buyer - Electronic Components is responsible for the procurement of electronic sub-components/raw materials required to support customer service goals, minimize the total landed cost of material, and optimize the company’s cash flow.

     

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for development of Electronic Components sourcing strategies
    • Assist in development of Master Service Agreements
    • Proactively identifies and takes appropriate corrective actions to alleviate component shortages for downstream suppliers.
    • Prepares and presents recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to purchasing leaders.
    • Consistently applies purchasing policies, procedures and processes.
    • Lead negotiations and minimize the purchase price variance (PPV).
    • Works to eliminate excess and obsolete parts and rationalize similar parts.
    • Participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain.
    • Strong knowledge and ability to interpret electrical schematics for product sourcing
    • Skilled in Product Life Cycle Management with proficiency in managing New Product Supply Chain setup and Product Obsolescence
    • Ability to interface well with Engineering, Product Management, Quality Assurance and Production teams.
    • Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software.

    Requirements

    • Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in Electronics components sourcing.
    • Must have knowledge/proven background in the Electronic Component Distribution Industry.
    • Relationships with Electronics Distributors and Manufacturers that can be leveraged to support problem escalations and program development are highly desirable.
    • Strong understanding of the Electronics Market, Component types and how they are manufactured is desirable.
    • Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to develop win-win solutions.
    • Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.) is highly desirable.
    • BS/BA preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering is highly desirable.
    • CPIM, CSCP, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma Green Belt certifications are highly desirable.