Senior Buyer

Vanguard EMS • Full-time • Beaverton, OR, US • 14h ago

The Buyer coordinates material quotes, sourcing selection and procurement activities for component requirement and MRO capital supplies. Maintain purchasing databases for procurement, inventories, and vendor performance.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard's state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

Requirements

What you'll do:

Purchase material to MRP in support of customer demand
Interface with customers in support of the Program Team(s) (component requirements, AML, availability, excess, quality issues, etc.)
Provide quote support for both current and potential customers, purchasing & managing MRO material
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
Maintain purchasing and material databases
Support accounting, material control and inventory requirements
Negotiate maintenance agreements as appropriate
Develop purchasing policies and procedures as required

What you'll need:

Advanced proficiency in computer systems, including MS Excel (vlookups, etc), Office, and Outlook
Strong problem solving, proactive follow-up and relationship building and negotiation skills
Self-motivated, initiative for processes (problem-solving, making decisions, taking risks, owning outcome)
3-5 years' experience purchasing variety of electronic components; business degree/equivalent
Experience purchasing equipment and MRO for a manufacturing environment preferred
Business degree or equivalent required
Work experience in an ISO certified business is preferred
Working knowledge of MRP and inventory management required
CPM or CPIM preferred

Education and/or Experience:

Experience purchasing of a variety of raw materials
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Benefits

Employees benefits package including: