Electronic Manufacturing - Buyer - Melbourne, FLPageGroup
Job Summary
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and cost-saving opportunities with vendors.
- Opportunity for long-term growth with a stable and expanding organization.
About Our Client
Our client is an established electronics manufacturing organisation supporting complex production programs for highly regulated industries. They are committed to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across their supply chain and manufacturing operations.
Job Description
- Manage procurement activities for electronic components and assigned commodities.
- Create and maintain purchase orders based on MRP demand and production requirements.
- Develop strong supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance.
- Expedite materials to ensure on-time delivery and uninterrupted production.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and cost-saving opportunities with suppliers.
- Resolve issues related to shortages, pricing discrepancies, quality concerns, and delivery delays.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to meet business objectives.
- Manage RMAs, non-conforming material issues, and supplier corrective actions.
- Track purchasing metrics and provide reporting on supplier and procurement performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain functions.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience sourcing electronic components is highly preferred.
- Exposure to EMS, SMT, Box Build, or contract manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems; INFOR SyteLine experience is advantageous.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing organisation.
- Exposure to complex electronic component sourcing and supply chain activities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Career growth opportunities within procurement and supply chain management.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
