What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to secure favorable arrangements.
• Ability to understand project requirements, forecast needs, and develop procurement strategies to meet timelines and cost requirements.
• Discuss technical requirements with vendors such as dimensions, tolerances, finishes etc.
• Act as a technical resource for the Procurement department.
• Prepare and present possible solutions to management when issues arise.
• Participate in vendor reevaluation and audit activities in tandem with quality department.
• Compare bids from vendors and determine, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.
• Reviews cost proposals and pricing information to determine best options that meet needs and quality standards.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders, contracts, and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Review open purchase orders with vendors to ensure delivery is on time, of quality, and accurate.
• Maintain information regarding vendors' performance and quality of product(s).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University OR 4 to 6 years related Technical/Purchasing experience, OR a combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of electronic components, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Proven Purchasing experience, preferably within the electronics industry
• CPIM or CSCP certification preferred