Senior Buyer - Military Veterans

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a busy Electronic Manufacturer located in W. Melbourne, FL 32904

Location: Fully Remote (Must reside within 50 miles. On-site interview and orientation in Melbourne, FL 32904)


Pay- starting at $22/hour  -Depends on experience


Employment Type: Temp to Hire


Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Fri

Job Summary:


We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team, responsible for the planning and procurement of assigned production, non-production MRO materials, and new product introduction (NPI) material requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with made-to-print items, raw PCB procurement, and electronic components.

Responsibilities:

• Manage moderate and complex commodities in SMT manufacturing and full box build environments.
  
  
• Develop and implement solutions to situational management issues.
  
  
• Plan material purchases based on MRP requirements to ensure materials are delivered on time to meet production schedules.
  
  
• Send out Purchase Orders (POs) and maintain an exceptions report.
  
  
• Manage supplier-related issues, including material discrepancies concerning quality, quantity, and price.
  
  
• Collaborate with Program Managers to address quality issues and meet pricing requirements.
  
  
• Negotiate cost and lead time reductions for assigned commodities.
  
  
• Provide input to the ECO planning process and implement part changes.
  
  
• Identify alternative sourcing for materials and address tactical issues and concerns.
  
  
• Represent focal materials in new customer implementation strategies.
  
  
• Participate in new product team meetings and create ad-hoc material management reports as needed.
  
  
• Manage inventory turns/model budget and propose/implement inventory reduction strategies.
  
  
• Resolve discrepant materials (MRB) and return material authorizations (RMAs) in a timely manner.
  
  
• Maintain tracking reports and metric charts to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  
  
• Interface with Engineers and Supplier Quality teams, including MRB resolution.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience: Required experience with made-to-print items, raw PCB procurement, and electronic components.
  
  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of related experience in purchasing electronic components for PCB assemblies.
  
  
• Certifications: APICS CPIM or other relevant purchasing certification is a plus.
  
  
• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the material planning and procurement process; strong understanding of assigned commodities and major suppliers in the industry.
  
  
• Systems: Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems; experience with INFOR Syteline preferred. ISO certification is a plus.
  
  
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including contract writing.
  
  
• Skills: Strong contract negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proficient in business applications such as Email, Excel, and Word.
  
  
• Work Ethic: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
  
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.