Buyer II - Maple Grove, United States - CIRCUIT CHECK INC

Description

Job Description

If you seek to work with smart, motivated people with great ideas in a culture of innovation - Circuit Check is for you

About the job

Who We Are

Circuit Check is a high-energy, market-leading provider of automated test systems and test fixtures for complex electronic products for the automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, and computer networking industries. At Circuit Check, we believe that innovation is a must and that a challenging and robust environment where the work is consistently new and cutting edge is the best way to foster creativity.

If you are ready to further your career in a fast-paced, technology driven organization where our test designs impact products that are used by millions of people around the world every day, then we invite you to join us at Circuit Check. Our design staff includes electrical, software, mechanical engineers, and project managers. Our systems are supported by staff throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Malaysia, and China.

Position Summary

The Buyer II partners with electrical and mechanical engineers and supply chain professionals to procure raw materials, outside machining service providers, and electronic components in sufficient quantities to provide for 100% customer service level while achieving the targeted Quality & Cost objectives.

This position reports to the Senior Materials Manager.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as exempt.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process purchase requisitions, manage approved suppliers and issue purchase orders according to company procedures
• Assist in the implementation of sourcing & commodity strategies for all goods and/or services to achieve improvements in all areas of quality, cost and delivery
• Expedite supplier shipments; identify and resolve any potential delays while keeping all internal and external customers informed of any materials delays or problems
• Assist in resolution of customs delays
• Share responsibility of recording receipts and closing purchase orders and assist in the resolution of invoicing discrepancies
• Manage material costs, perform cost comparisons, and identify cost savings opportunities available
• Participate in cost savings initiatives
• Develop and implement cost reduction, cost avoidance, and cost containment
• Monitor supplier performance and address non-conformances
• Maintain supplier data in ERP system and purchasing files
• Prepare reports/analyses as requested by management
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System
• Participate in annual physical inventory.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business
• 3+ years of experience in an ERP environment purchasing electronic/mechanical components
• Knowledge of on-line purchasing of mechanical/electronic components
• Ability to maintain a full-time schedule with the organizational skills to manage several tasks concurrently
• Proven communication, relationship building and negotiating skills with strong customer service orientation
• Strong initiative, proactive nature, and a sense of urgency
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office with attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.

Preferred

• APICS, and/or CPM certification would be an asset
• Working knowledge of navigating IFS platform.

What to Expect at Work

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Majority of time is spent in usual office working conditions
• Ability to sit for extended lengths of time is required; bend, reach, stoop, and twist as required
• Constant use of an office computer for completing work
• Frequently lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional travel as necessary and work extended hours as job duties demand.

• Indoor and climate controlled
• Limited exposure to a manufacturing area which may entail exposure to dirt, dust, noise, machine chemicals, fumes, and other attributes common to this environment.

Pay and Benefits

Circuit Check is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Flexible work hours
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA and FSA
• Life Insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Medical Bridge/Critical Care/Cancer/Accident Insurance

This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Circuit Check, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. No employee nor applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.