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The Buyer role performs purchasing and planning activities, in support of production and Creation’s operational requirements at the functional or Business Unit (BU) level. This role works with BU Planning Manager and/or Director of Supply Chain in managing procurement related deliverables, as per company standard practice, to support customer materials and our internal Supply Chain metrics, and has the responsibility for managing inventory levels, adherence to demand management processes, alignment, and material alignment to support forecasted revenue and manufacturing plans. Working closely with the CFT, this role is accountable for material availability and cost to effectively meet both the customer’s needs and our internal supply chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive and proactive approach to ensure continuity and quality of materials, maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost. Also demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:  

Collaborate with the regional & site customer focus team(s) to support customer material and business needs   

Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions on a weekly basis 

Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launch

Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status to CFT (Customer Focus Team) 

Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR)  

Work with Materials Planner to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability 

Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV/CMP & excess inventory 

Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers 

Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers 

Execute contract changes 

Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes recommended by Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader 

Adhere to supplier approval and review processes 

Management and maintenance of Suppliers with activities related to selection, qualification, monitoring performance, and improvement corrective actions 

Works to maintain optimum inventory levels championing and supporting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Programs 

Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by Commodity Management 

Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes 

Responsible for all Demand Management related additions, and changes, to the ERP 

Evaluation, analysis, and customer communication regarding PPV/CPV approval  

Requisition Release review and actions, as required, to support material purchases 

Clear to Build Analysis and reporting of Material Availability by project, including identification of last part in house

Identify priorities for Buyer actions relating to execution of material plan and material expedites 

Liaise with cross functional departments and global functions as needed 

Address and support resolution regarding MRB material 

Responsible for target customer inventory levels, turns, projection and inventory optimization  

Review and manage strategic material plans (Plan for Every Part, Safety Stock etc.).  

Drive adherence to the customer MSA with respect to E&O, Inventory Turns, PPV Recovery and other Supply Chain related responsibilities 

Determine and manage implementation dates, and material cost impacts, associated with ECOs, part/project end of life and part last time buy.  

Support execution of End of Life (EOL) programs (transfers, project completion, disengagement) regarding customer liability claims, excess and obsolete material, and any related disposition. 

Accountable for communication of order commits, and supplier order status, to Program Management, including material shortages and delays 

Responsible for the What-If Scenarios, and MRP demand date management, with forecast and waterfall analysis if applicable 

Creation of, or direction to create, work orders once clear to build  

Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues 

Escalate to Finance on credit holds and payment terms issues as it applies to supplier deliveries and invoices 

Participate in new tools/processes UAT and act as a Superuser 

Mentor, coach, & train buyers as required 

May lead small projects with support 

Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience 

Minimum of 3 year of experience in Supply Chain is required 

Certification or enrollment in APICs or PMAC is preferred 

ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including purchasing, planning, and inventory control

Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal 

Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software 

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.) 

Excellent organizational and administrative skills 

Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure 

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities 

Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions, in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables 

Some planning experience within the electronics industry (Preferred) 

Experience in Oracle ERP (Desired – May substitute another ERP) 

Lean Supply Chain experience (Beneficial) 

Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Beneficial) 

SIOP Process Management Experience (Desired)

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS: 

 

Physical and/or Mental Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Working Conditions 

The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate. 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.