Job Posting for Buyer at Emcore Corporation

Buyer, Alhambra or Concord, CA

Join our dedicated team of Supply Chain Professionals and get paid to do what you love!

NOW HIRING: Buyer

Location: Alhambra or Concord, CA

Schedule: Monday - Friday, this is an Exempt position with some shift start time flexibility. This position is 100% on-site.

Compensation: $75k to $90k, depending on skill and experience level.

What’s In It for You:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
401(k) Retirement plan, with a company match program.
Paid Time off and Holidays.
Bonus Eligible.
Restricted Stock Units (RSU's) issued annually.
Creative culture to learn and grow.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for an AS9100 certified manufacturing business. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. The buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.

This is an exciting time to join EMCORE Corporation as we continue our fast-paced growth to becoming the leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Optics and MEMS-based products that provide the foundation for today’s leading-edge aerospace, inertial navigation, & defense systems.

At EMCORE, we welcome forward thinking and continuously challenging existing processes and methodology. We especially want to host a creative culture for all to learn and grow. If you are resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic high growth environment, then you belong with us. (www.emcore.com)

In compliance with Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $75k - $90k. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Essential Job Duties:

Issue Requests For Quotations and Request For Proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
Ensure timely purchase of products in assigned categories, meeting Emcore specifications, and obtaining the best value.
Complete purchase requests with suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems.
Process non-conforming material requests and Return Material Authorizations (RMA) requests with supply chain partners.
Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
Maintain accuracy of stock code information within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally and in writing concerning purchasing operations.
Participate as a member of cross-functional teams to analyze sales forecasts and develop sourcing and supply strategies aligned with the forecast.
Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders, following proper documentation and approval procedures.
Communicate effectively with internal teams to understand their requirements and ensure accuracy in order placement.
Collaborate with Customer Service Representatives to resolve customer issues related to orders and deliveries.
Conduct research on potential vendors and prepare a comparative analysis of their offerings.
Foster and nurture relationships with suppliers, ensuring a deep understanding of their product availability, lead times, and pricing while keeping them informed about our evolving requirements.
Other additional tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the management.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or a combination of school and equivalent work experience.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

5 years procurement experience in an ISO9000/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
5 years of aerospace purchasing experience.
Ability to read/translate blueprints.
Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong Negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of Materials Resource Planning (MRP) and ERP systems.
Experience in Kanban & Consignment Inventory Management processes.
Understanding of overall materials flow and other functions linked to the Supply Chain.
Knowledge of inventory management concepts.
Strong systems knowledge and proficiency. Syteline experience preferred.
High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes workflow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external.
Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools.
Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP).

Preferred Skills or Characteristics:

Completion of American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) classes a plus.
Green Belt, Black Belt or Lean certification a plus.
Syteline experience a plus.

As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check and a multi-panel drug screening, prior to starting employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non-“U.S. persons” with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.

EMCORE Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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