Huntsville, AL, US Senior Buyer

Requisition ID: 87666-0

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Summary:

Responsible for purchasing of Inventory and Non-Inventory assigned commodities to support Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D Operations. The position requires judgement, ingenuity, critical thinking and adherence to established policies and procedures. Also coordinates on-time delivery of goods, with ability to manage projects, gather and analyze data, work in a team environment and meet deadlines.

Requirements:

• Seeking an experienced, qualified individual with a background in purchasing components for electro-mechanical machinery manufacturing.
• Familiarity with a wide range of items, from electronic components to mechanical enclosures, built to print, and raw circuit cards.
• High energy level, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Personable, adaptable, and capable of learning quickly.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate suppliers for pricing and reliability, emphasizing the importance of maintaining multiple sources for the same items.
• Issue purchase orders for all acquisitions, avoiding non-credible or problematic suppliers.
• Negotiate quantity purchases for favorable prices and lead times.
• Collaborate with other departments for formal quotations and pricing negotiations.
• Thoroughly review purchase requisitions, seeking clarification when necessary, and documenting any revisions.  Seek information when needed.
• Verify prices and delivery with suppliers before issuing purchase orders, ensuring alignment with specified requisition details. 
• Process procurement documentation, including review and clarification of requisition descriptions and resolution of delivery lead-time constraints, and obtain requisition variance approvals.
• Scrutinize invoices for accuracy and initiate corrective action for discrepancies.
• Make recommendations to the Purchasing Manager for improvements in purchasing parameters.
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Manage multiple projects, work collaboratively, and maintain relationships internally and externally.
• Adapt to evolving workflows and communicate effectively across the organization.
• Act as reference point for others to seek information about various supply chain topics.
• Be a self-motivator.
• Escalate topics/issues as needed.
• Be organized and able to manage multiple opportunities/tasks at once.
• Utilize computerized procurement system (ORACLE) for generation and verification of reports, blanket purchase orders and various types of purchase orders in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Develop, receive, process and evaluate bid packages and vendor responses for items.
• Identify new suppliers in an effort to reduce costs and increase quality and service.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, change orders, blanket order releases, repair orders, emergency orders and confirming orders in a professional and timely manner.
• Expedite procurement activities as directed.
• Perform other tasks in addition to the above listed responsibilities including, but not limited to, staff meetings, vendor visitations, preparation of memos, letters, forms, and correspondences as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Achieve the requirements & responsibilities by:

• Initiating new, creative ideas.
• Having a willingness to be flexible - adapting to new paths
• Strong problem solving / troubleshooting practices.
• Able to manage multiple projects.
• Being a team player and working cross-functionally.
• Managing resources and relationships - internally and externally.
• Consistently evaluating processes, automate, recommending changes when appropriate.
• Supporting all business operations, value in - value out.
• Adapting to and realizing workflow can, will change as our business grows.
• Communicating throughout organization.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field is required.
• A strong mechanical drawing understanding.
• Years of Experience: 5-7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production buying.  A solid skillset in using Office and ORACLE (or equivalent) software.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Proven experience in procurement and supplier relationship management in the defense and aerospace industry.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven strong negotiation and communication skills to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and cost breakdowns to make informed decisions. Knowledge of Market - Materials and manufacturing.
• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address supply chain challenges effectively.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Quality Focus: A commitment to ensuring high-quality materials and components for production.
• Team Player: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to Work Independently: Demonstrated capability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities in the procurement process.
• Flexible: Travel may be required

Traits/Values:
 

• Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.

• Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
• Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
• Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.
• Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
• Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
• Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen