Buyer II

This position is responsible for reviewing procurement requirements, placing, following up, expediting and negotiating purchase orders.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates in the manufacturing planning to coordinate materials supply to meet Master Schedule or Revenue plans.
• Responsible for key metrics for assigned commodities (PPV, Supplier Delivery, PO Maintenance).
• Responsible for and works independently on most standard procurement activities (Quotes, Requisitions, PO generation, PO follow up and maintenance). 
• Systematically reviews purchase orders with suppliers and takes appropriate action to ensure materials arrive on time to meet production schedule requirements.
• Participate in the evaluation, risk assessment, and supplier development activities.
• Maintains up to date purchasing files for current pricing and lead-time (SPDS).
• Review various reports to identify procurement requirements. 
• Prepare Purchase Requisitions to order required items. 
• Procures items, which are essential and/or critical to support manufacturing groups.
• Places orders in accordance with Purchasing Department procedures in order to meet Production Control schedule requirements.  
• Uses office equipment such as computers, copiers, calculator, and other related office supplies. 
• Places orders with vendors or customers consistent with department guidelines. 
• Interfaces with receiving as required. 
• Maintains and keeps current files, logs, and other records. 
• Follows established safety procedures.
• Works with Accounts Payable on disputed invoices and interfaces with vendors to resolve any questions regarding pricing or payment terms.
• Assists with special projects.
• Arranges for the sale of scrap, obsolete and surplus materials.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Relevant experience in purchasing/planning (5+ years progressive); high mix, low volume experience preferred ability/experience in transforming from a transactional intensive environment.
• Strong proficiency with MRP and Microsoft office.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Uses office equipment such as computers, copies, calculator and other related office supplies.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, team building and organization skills.
• Strong negotiation skills required.
• Knowledge of broad range of commodities, materials, products and services to be purchased. 

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

For consideration for this position, please apply online to:         https://amphenol-apc.acquiretm.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              APC827

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.