Buyer (50989)

ABOUT VSE 

We’ve been in business since 1981, founded on the principle of providing the best services to our customers through hard work and a commitment to excellence. VSE provides superior turn-key PCB solutions that exceed industry exacting standards. We provide assembly and engineering services for electro-mechanical products. 

VSE exists to empower life-changing and life-saving technologies worldwide. We are successful because of our commitment to exceptional customer service, being nimble, and delivering the highest quality.  

Our team members are humble, curious, and electric! We are team players, practicing gratitude and treating others with respect. We are passionate learners, hungry for understanding and eager to explore. We are energized with positivity, wired, and driven to succeed! 

Join our team to unlock our dynamic benefits: competitive pay, generous 401k match, flexible schedules, paid time off, holiday pay, health and wellness, along with opportunities for growth and development.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Buyer is responsible for planning, negotiating, and purchasing of materials to support VSE’s operational and customer needs. This role includes a strategic focus on competitive pricing exercises, supplier negotiations, and cost savings initiatives to ensure the best value for the company. Commodities primarily include off-the-shelf electronic components, Build-to-Print materials, OEM, Printed Circuit Boards, hardware, supplies or consumables as applicable.

Activities

• Analyze Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) data to assess supply and demand, managing the flow of materials accordingly. 

• Represent VSE in communications with external suppliers to verify parts availability, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders. 

• Conduct strategic pricing exercises and supplier quote comparisons to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms. 

• Plan material purchases, expedite urgent orders, and use independent judgment to de-expedite or reschedule orders as appropriate. 

• Manage discrepant material disposition and ensure timely movement of product to the point of use. 

• Respond to internal customer inquiries regarding order status and expedite requests with clear, timely communication. 

• Collaborate regularly with the Purchasing Supervisor to address significant supplier or material issues, provide insights, and recommend solutions. 

• Prepare reports, including statistical data, spreadsheets, and graphs to support purchasing decisions and management reviews. 

• Maintain organized documentation and filing to support audit and operational requirements. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certifications in supply chain or procurement is a plus. 

• Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement, preferably in an electronics or contract manufacturing environment. 

• Demonstrated ability in strategic pricing and competitive quote analysis. 

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). 

• Proficient in basic arithmetic and comfortable working with numbers. 

• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with high energy and attention to detail. 

• Proficient with PC applications including Microsoft Excel and Word.