Buyer III

Description

Summary:

Buyer III is responsible for the review and execution of sourcing requirements generated by weekly MRP material requirements and to report status to key Customer Focus Team (“CFT”) members.  Mentor and support the development of buyers at levels I and II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for end-to-end management of assigned commodities including, but not limited to, build-to-print PCBs, components, plastics and sheet metal, including sourcing and negotiation of non-contracted parts.
• Run, execute, manage and status the MRP Action Report Form (MAR) in APEX, while being the liaison for customer interface.
• Responsible to advise the Purchase Price Variance (PPV) based on material availability to the program manager.
• As part of the E&O mitigation process, work with supplier & program manager for reduction and/or return opportunities of material.
• Resolution of non-conforming material (“NCM”) disposition.
• Work directly with assigned customer focus team to report material status for all related material of assigned programs.
• Ensure that NEOTech's supply chain strategy and objectives are incorporated in the solicitation and supplier selection processes.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction), as necessary.
• Participate in product cost reduction initiatives, lead-time reviews, and other special projects as necessary.
• Support and follow all ISO standards related to NEOTech's various Quality Management Systems.  These systems may include, but are not limited to, quality, the environment, health, safety and security.
• Support all corporate and site 6S objectives.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with EMS supply chain and distribution network.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize based upon deadlines.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Must be a team player and highly motivated.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000