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• Supports sourcing, price negotiations, and the initiation of payment terms and contracts for electronic and electrical products, parts, components, and packaging materials.
• Reviews existing stocking lines for optimal inventory levels to maintain production operations without interruption.
• Responsible for maintaining the purchasing databases, updating accurate and timely purchase costs, deviations, and commission cost revisions.
• Coordinates with vendors and internal teams to support purchasing activities and resolve routine purchasing issues as needed.
• Analyzes the needs and obtains status for product qualifications, performs supplier evaluations, selection, management, and monitoring of supplier quality, delivery, reliability, technical support, and conformance to requirements.
• Assists and supports purchasing management to implement corporate initiatives and projects.
• Evaluates historical purchasing trends, sales records, pricing, and product quality to determine purchasing value and opportunities for improvement.
• Identifies, negotiates, and implements cost avoidance and reduction opportunities through material cost reductions and process improvements.
• Performs and completes any other tasks/projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or material planning.
• Experience with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with computer hardware and software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while supporting team objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with SAP or other enterprise procurement systems.
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred for communication with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and business partners.
• Experience working with electronic and electrical products, components, computer hardware, or packaging materials.
• Experience with supplier evaluation, sourcing, price negotiation, or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience working in a technology, manufacturing, industrial automation, or supply chain environment.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and global suppliers.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Education & personal development reimbursement program
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Work from home program – once eligible
• Referral Bonus