Requisition ID: 109080-0
Buyer/Planner 4
Supply Chain professional assisting the semiconductor and/or interconnect GSM teams.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills. Confidence in presenting and dealing with
supervisory levels within Sanmina and with manufacturers. Ability to manage multiple, detailed
projects to a successful end while working under tight time deadlines. Must have experience of
communicating, motivating, and persuading with a wide variety of internal customers and
manufacturers. Must be comfortable with shifting priorities, timelines, and requirements.
Knowledge of Supply Chain theory with practical experience. Ability to work effectively on cross-
functional teams in a global team environment. Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 5 years experience in Manufacturing, Purchasing, and/or supply chain management.
Communication – Communication and presentation skills. Confidence in presenting and dealing
with internal personnel as well as manufacturers and suppliers. Learn to, and manage supplier
negotiations.
Problem Solving – Ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend/implement
corrective actions, processes, etc.
Job specific skills – Understanding manufacturing and supply chain management. EMS
experience and/or knowledge of Sanmina’s internal systems are a plus. Must have Excel and
Powerpoint skills. Knowledge of: market conditions for the areas of specialization, including
industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends and suppliers’ management teams.