Junior Buyer

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to support our manufacturing operations in Canby this role you will be responsible for quoting and purchasing electronic components fabricated materials and indirect supplies needed to support production.

The Buyer will balance cost quality inventory and delivery requirements while building strong supplier relationships and working closely with Customer Service Engineering Production Quality Accounting and other cross-functional teams.

This is a full-time 100% on-site position supporting the day-to-day needs of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Quote and procure electronic components fabricated parts and indirect materials based on production demand customer requirements and engineering specifications.

• Create release maintain and manage purchase orders using the companys ERP/MRP system.

• Review open purchase orders and material requirements daily to support on-time delivery and uninterrupted production.

• Proactively identify shortages late orders and other supply constraints.

• Expedite materials and coordinate recovery plans when necessary to prevent or minimize production delays.

• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance related to pricing delivery quality responsiveness and service.

• Partner with Customer Service Engineering Production and Quality to resolve material shortages specification questions and supplier quality concerns.

• Clearly communicate supply risks delivery changes and recommended actions to internal stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate purchasing pricing lead-time and order-status information in the ERP system.

• Coordinate inbound transportation and logistics when required.

• Work with Accounting and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies returns credits and receiving issues.

• Participate in Lean and continuous-improvement activities within the supply chain.

• Actively contribute to cross-functional problem-solving efforts and company projects.

• Follow all company quality safety regulatory and purchasing policies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management Business or a related field required

• One or more years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment may be considered in place of the education requirement.

• Experience purchasing electronic components or working within the electronics manufacturing services industry is strongly preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor SAP Oracle or a comparable platform.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize and analyze purchasing data.

• Strong negotiation communication follow-up and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and understand purchasing requirements part specifications and bills of material.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate system data.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing production requirements.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

• Strong sense of urgency accountability and ownership.

• Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Willingness and ability to complete company-provided IPC-A-610 training.

Work Environment

This position works on-site in a manufacturing environment and regularly interacts with production warehouse engineering quality and office personnel. The role requires frequent computer and ERP system use and may require occasional movement through production and material-storage areas.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at or

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Because this job has access to controlled technology we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. nationals lawful permanent resident or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable if an individual is not a U.S. person our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S. as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.

Required Experience:

Junior IC