Associate Buyer

Position: Associate Buyer

Location: Hampton, NH

Ardent Concepts, an Amphenol company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance multicoax and coaxial assemblies, connectors, and sockets used in the development of next generation semiconductors and electronics systems. Our core technology is the smallest, fastest, most electrically efficient compression mount connector technology worldwide. As data rate requirements increase and devices and systems shrink, Ardent's products deliver superior signal integrity in a dense footprint that can be reusable across programs to maximize cost savings.

Our focus is on helping bring next generation computing to market through novel connector designs for test & measurement, OEM applications, and specialized military applications. Ardent's patented contact technologies are well suited for advanced multi-GHz applications such as board stack connectors, coaxial connectors, FPGA sockets, flex circuit connectors, probe interfaces, and mezzanine card connectors. We have a complete line of high-performance test socket solutions for the most advanced chipsets such as RF devices, ASICS, switches, processors, and MEMS devices. We support chip to chip, chip to board, board to board, and flex to board applications. We are currently seeking an Associate Buyer to join our Ardent Concepts team located in Hampton, NH.

The Associate Buyer will work under the guidance of the Purchasing manager to support procurement activities, assist with vendor coordination, and gain experience in supply chain processes. This role offers an excellent entry point into supply chain and manufacturing operations, with opportunities for growth and skill development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews requisitions, prepares purchase orders or bid requests to purchases materials and supplies for production.
• Performs data entry of all purchases, sends purchase orders to vendors, and compiles supporting records and reports.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Contacts vendors on status of orders and resolves discrepancies with quantity and quality
• Search and vet prospective vendors to meet the growing needs of production
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Assists and interfaces with all departments to resolve problems and issues as necessary.
• Supports in reviewing and maintaining transactional accuracy in the ERP system

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree (Business Management or Supply Chain a plus)
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role preferred
• 1-2 years experience with ERP systems preferred
• Excel skills a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized with an attention to detail

This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin

For additional company information please visit our website at https://ardentconcepts.com/