Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.
While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.
Purpose of the Function:
The Senior Buyer position is to have responsibility for managing the in-bound supply chain for assigned commodities. This includes placing purchase orders, follow-up with suppliers on late deliveries, managing pull-in/push-out triggers from Material Requirements Planning system, and keeping inventory liability to a minimum. The Buyer will manage a wide range of commodities as assigned which could include PCB’s, electromechanical and electronic components used in the manufacturing of PCBA’s.
Principal Responsibilities:
o Place Purchase Orders per MRP system notifications.
o Manage open purchase orders to ensure that suppliers deliver parts on-time, per commitment.
o Maintain the system data on a real-time basis and ensure its accuracy such that it can be used to make customer commitment
o Follow-through on parts to ensure arrival and stocking.
o Execute pushouts, pull-ins, and cancellations per MRP requirements.
o Resolve discrepancies in pricing of invoices with vendors
o Lead the effort in defining a disposition plan for all parts that are placed in MRB either upon receipt, during production, or return from a customer. Develop recovery plan with the input of planning and engineering. Coordinate the return of defective material to supplier if appropriate.
o Maintain inventory levels for purchased parts in accordance with established policies and goals throughout the product lifecycle.
o Manage excess and obsolete inventory by developing a recovery or disposition plan
o Escalate supply chain issues with procurement in order to receive a satisfactory response.
o Work with Procurement to solve on time shipping, LT change, MOQ and std pack change
o Comply with the Health, Safety and Environment Policy, following the procedures and work instructions applicable to his/her activities for the participation in the established Objectives and Goals.
Competences / abilities:
Bachelor’s degree or at least (5) five years of experience in the Electronics industry.
Professional Certifications such as APICS is a plus.
Experience in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook required.
Experience with SharePoint and Glovia a plus.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills
An ability to adapt to multiple software systems quickly and efficiently.
Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Strong mathematical aptitude to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, total cost and percentages.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret department procedures, general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the ERP/MRP systems and in-depth understanding of how they work.
Must have negotiation skills, exhibiting collaborative and creative approaches.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence with minimal use of authority.
Strong analytical skills and use of Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting.
Good understanding of total cost of ownership and how it applies to decision making.
General knowledge of electronic components used in the assembly of Printed Circuit Boards.
We at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. To request accommodation related to disabilities, please email us at careers@spellmanhv.com, or call +1 (631) 630-3000