Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

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Job Purpose:

To process non inventory requests (ePR’s) through creation of expense purchase orders for plant support and for outside processing (OSP/DOSP) of service repairs. Manage supplier delivery commitments. Work with AP department on invoice issues. Create request (VCCS) to load new suppliers or change supplier information within the Oracle system.

Nature of Duties:

• Monitor ePR Tool for approved request and process purchase order
• Facilitate ePR process to identify suppliers, price quotes
• Create ePR’s to replenish stock or for other departments
• Create purchase order from ePR tool and place orders with supplier
• Purchase Order Maintenance (Blanket PO’s and Standard)
• Monitor purchase order for lead time, pricing and receiving
• Invoice Maintenance (Resolve AP Hold issues)
• Supplier Maintenance (VCCS system; AVL)
• Assist Tool Crib facilitator for urgent orders
• Maintain files, logs, records of invoices, purchase orders and other related documentation
• Assist in sourcing expense items for other departments
• Provides administrative and clerical support specifically related to purchasing department activities, managers and staff
• Creation and editing of purchase orders for New Buys, Repair (OSP), and Repair parts (Inventory)
• Contact suppliers to obtain RMA’s (Return Material Authorization) for OSP parts
• May be responsible for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and EOL (End of Life) program – maintaining data, receiving certificates
• Update and maintain Excel spreadsheet for MRO purchases for tracking purposes for Program Management
• Work with warehouse receiving on purchase order receipts and file completed purchase orders per SOP
• Run weekly overdue shipment and AP Hold reports and make corrections and/or create Service Request to update processing of payment of invoices
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Establish supplier relations domestically and internationally (where applicable)
• Must be available for yearly physical inventory
• Must be available for internal and external auditing

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 6 months - 2 years experience in materials/purchasing
• ERP systems experience (Oracle a plus)
• Proficient in meeting strict deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and handle changes
• Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
• Detailed oriented and accuracy
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) required
• Internet proficient
• Understand implications of work and make recommendation for solution

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity