Senior Buyer

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:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing