Sr. Buyer

Overview

Primarily responsible for sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services to support manufacturing and sales.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling, monitoring, and coordination of delivery of materials to support production and customer needs.
• Load Source list, Material master, and Vendor price information into SAP.
• Negotiate with new or prospective suppliers to achieve the lowest procurement cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Evaluate and convert requisitions into purchase orders to ensure adequate support for production while minimizing inventory and approve purchase orders within parameters.
• Monitor and follow-up with suppliers to ensure ISO and other government compliance regulations required by customers.
• Analyze, adjust, and maintain proper inventory level to support production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other related degree
• Minimum of four years of experience in Purchasing.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are required.
• SAP experience is preferred.

ABOUT US:  Sharp Manufacturing Company of America 

SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products, who was recently honored as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 2024. SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN, together with the sales & marketing, and servicing of home electronics based in Montvale, NJ. Leading products include Sharp Carousel®, Microwave Drawer™ Ovens, SuperSteam+™ ovens, and Plasmacluster® Ion air purifiers. 

 

Compensation for this position

The compensation range for this role is $42,694- $80,000. The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Employee perks 

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.  Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

No agency resumes will be accepted or fees paid in the absence of an official written engagement agreement executed in advance by Human Resources for this particular position.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered.  Local candidates only, please.

 

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