We are
looking for a Buyer to join our team:
Purpose Statement: Responsible for the procurement execution of
assigned goods and services in accordance with the quality, delivery and
pricing expectations of Plexus Corp. and Plexus Corp. customers, as is detailed
in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.
Key Job Accountabilities:
- Achieve targets
on agreed KPI's (OTD, past due orders, unconfirmed orders, FCPA, Yellow
Label/Blocked Invoices, NCM, E&O management).
- Responsible for
purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by
Plexus management and the customer’s contract (i.e. DOU, PSA, MSA, etc.)
in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
- Involved in NPI
purchasing and mentoring level 1 role.
- Sourcing parts
when needed to cover shortages.
- System
maintenance :
- PO
confirmation -> Enter commit/promise dates based of OOR and or
supplier acknowledgements (JDE with tracking, comments and new commit
dates from supplier).
- Maintain
LT accuracy.
Additional Accountabilities:
- Negotiate
lead-time constraints with suppliers to negate missed commitment dates.
- Review all
delivery issues and take appropriate corrective action to avoid schedule
impact.
- Participate in
the formal Parts Shortage Escalation process per Work Instruction 596.
- Manage and
resolve PO Purchase Price Variance (POPPV) issues.
- Attend MRB
meetings as scheduled to maintain satisfactory compliance of NCM
(Nonconforming Materials) return and disposition as outlined in the SOP.
- Manager and
resolve Early Warning receipts in allotted time frame; analyze, understand
and drive continuous improvements to materials metrics for assigned area.
- Acknowledges and
complies with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
standards provided in the procedures and instructions that are specific to
each field, documentation that underlies the proper functioning of the
integrated management system of quality, environment, safety and
occupational health.
- Minimal travel
may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated <5%).
- Additional
duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- A minimum of a
Bachelor's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or
Business Management is preferred.
- Three (3) years
of related experience is preferred; One (1) or more years of related
experience is preferred.
- Employee must
successfully complete all internal training courses offered by the company
necessary to fulfill this position.
- CPIM
Certification is preferred.
An equivalent
combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
key job accountabilities may be considered.
Other Qualifications:
- Intermediate
computer skills.
- Intermediate
decision making, problem solving skills.
- Advanced Excel
skills.
- Intermediate
verbal and written communication skills.
- Employee must be
self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
environment.
- Ability to
prioritize duties, make immediate decisions, multi-task and remain in an
assertive environment is essential to the success of this position.
- JD Edwards
software
- Microsoft Office
- General office
equipment and materials
Join our team. Build the future.
Plexus is an agile, forward-thinking company of problem solvers who
bring complex technologies and innovative products to life. We are engineering,
manufacturing and supply chain experts passionate about building a better world
for the people who will benefit from what we do.