Buyer

G&H Fremont

Pay Range $82 - $85k

G&H is a world leader in the design and manufacture of customized photonics components and modules for industrial, avionic, and medical OEMs. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for motivated and talented people to join a team of like-minded, highly skilled colleagues who want to grow and succeed with our company. Hiring talent to complement and grow our current teams’ skills and capabilities is a strategic priority to enable our plans for growth.

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our Fremont facility, specializing in Acousto-Optics (AO) for A&D, Industrial and Life Sciences. You will be responsible for determining requirements and procuring materials that support both engineering and production schedules. Responsibilities include assigned commodities, suppliers and/or material and parts, ensuring requirements are met through on-time delivery of quality materials, reduction of lead time and total cost, supply chain control and maintaining inventory at planned levels.

KEY ACTIVIES

Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules as well as MRP and MPS output to meet cost targets

Manage RFI & RFQ turn-around time per target set, and comparison with PPV saving excel summary.

Vendor negotiation T&Cs and to reduce overall cost and achieve targeted yearly Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

PO issue, schedule, and monitors supplier On-Time deliveries

Processes and manages RMA for defective materials, components, or equipment

Monitors and maintains inventory at planned levels, while working to minimize excess and obsolete materials

Monitors cost, reschedule in and out per MRP need, and scope of assigned suppliers

Resolve 3 ways matching with suppliers, warehousing, and accounting for On- Time Payment.

Develops specifications for new contracts and purchase orders.

Increase and speed up RFQ, FA qualifications, and Project Transfer to LCR (Low Cost Region) toward to cost saving target

Other activities or projects assign from management and able to be flexible on off-hours call due to business cross continent/international in different time zone

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Drive and Determination

Good communication skills at all levels

Positive attitude towards continuous improvement

Able to be accountable and deliver results

Attention to detail

Customer focused

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience in manufacturing environment essential

Knowledge and experience of working with MRP

Technical experience preferable

Well experienced in building internal and external relationships

Understanding of quality requirements in A&D, Industrial and Life Sciences

Understanding of contracts and contract management

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office/Excel applications

Project management skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong organisational skills

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or beliefs.