Buyer/Planner - Snoqualmie - Amphenol CMT

Description

Amphenol CMT is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of advanced medical devices that transform and elevate patient care. We specialize in engineering high-performance interconnects, flex circuits, molded components, precision bearings, and fully integrated solutions for surgical, interventional, monitoring, and other mission-critical applications.

Guided by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lean principles, we deliver exceptional solutions and premium service that set new standards in the industry.

As part of the global Amphenol family—one of the world's largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor, and antenna solutions—CMT is proud to contribute to products that enable the electronics revolution and improve lives worldwide.

MicroConnex, a CMT business unit, is a recognized leader in developing and fabricating specialized flex circuit technologies for high-density, demanding applications—further expanding our expertise and impact across critical industries.

SUMMARY

Provide professional materials planning focusing on daily execution of purchasing and production planning /scheduling support to the organization. This includes close coordination with suppliers, Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing departments to ensure smooth execution from the supplier through the manufacturing process. Maintain and improve MRP system or other system parameters and systems, generate and release work orders and/or purchase orders, reschedule and maintain area capacity and purchasing delivery plans, as well as product forecasts. Track, monitor, and advise management on production plans and purchasing delivery schedules in order to achieve planned production levels and to provide excellent customer service at the right cost in order to achieve company goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Responsible for selecting, ordering, and coordinating materials or services for production and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), based on engineering specifications; drive continuous improvement in price, quality, service, delivery performance, and lead times.

· Maintains all MRP or scheduling systems for purchasing, production planning, supplier delivery planning, and work order/capacity management.

· Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal/external suppliers, customers, other facilities, and Sales staff.

· Develops supplier network to improve performance in Quality, Cost, and Delivery; conducts Make/Buy and dual-source decisions and presents tradeoffs to leadership.

· Monitors, tracks, and reports daily production planning and purchasing processes to meet customer delivery requirements; supports sales activities, new product introduction, and demand fulfillment.

· Understands terms and conditions, order confirmation, revision/change notice processes, and other facility processes affecting planning and purchasing.

· Maintains and improves MRP system parameters and processes (e.g., kanban, ROP, VMI) for effective planning and control.

· Participates in Sales & Operations Planning to ensure scheduling and purchasing align with long-term sales projections.

· Assists in maintaining inventory levels to meet operational requirements while achieving company inventory goals.

· Builds costed BOMs, negotiates target costs/should cost, and drives PPV (Purchase Price Variance) to goals without schedule risk.

· Qualifies and onboards new suppliers; leads NDA/MSA/SOW/PO terms with Legal/Compliance.

· Secures long-lead items and tooling; manages capacity and material risk.

· Monitors supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery) and quality; leads RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) for escapes and implements prevention.

· Maintains accurate item masters/BOMs, lead times, and pricing in ERP/PLM; supports ECOs (Engineering Change Orders).

· Partners with Product Management and Engineering to identify and develop strategic suppliers.

· Supports continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean/Six Sigma, production metrics, special projects, and compliance with AS9100.

· Proposes changes to purchasing-related procedures and work instructions when improvements arise.

· Contributes to and drives a long-term strategic sourcing roadmap for critical materials

Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

· 2+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing preferred

· Background in medical device manufacturing, aerospace, and electronic industries favored.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

· Conversational in any other language is a plus.

JOB SKILLS

· Advanced in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.

· Proficient in ERP systems, SAP preferred.

· Experience with commodities typical to ACMT (resins, cable/wire, PCB's, electronic components)

· Basic Knowledge of cost/price analysis and should‑costing.

· Familiar with quality systems (ISO 13485), PPAP/APQP or FAI, and GD&T drawings.

· Strong negotiation, supplier development, and project management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment in a Manufacturing Facility: This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure. Since the office environment is in a manufacturing plant it is also a physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CMT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

· ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.

· Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.

· Hearing protection in specific locations.

· Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Minimal, but may be up to 20% travel required at times.

SALARY INFORMATION:

According to several states' laws, this position's salary range falls between $80,000 and $95,000 annually. However, this salary information is merely a general guideline. When extending an offer, Amphenol Critical Medical Technologies considers various factors such as the position's responsibilities, scope of work, candidate's work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal pay equity, and market considerations.

Certain roles are also eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and annual bonus. These awards are discretionary and allocated based on individual and company performance. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 11 scheduled paid holidays, up to 80 hours of paid time off and sick paid time off.