Buyer, Level 3

About Us

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.

While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.

About the Job:

The Senior Buyer position is to have responsibility for managing the in-bound supply chain for assigned commodities. This includes placing purchase orders, managing cost savings projects, presenting data analysis and data report.  Follow-up with suppliers on late deliveries, managing pull-in/push-out triggers from Material Requirements Planning system, and keeping inventory liability to a minimum. The Senior Buyer will manage a wide range of commodities as assigned which could include PCB’s, mechanical and electronic components used in the manufacturing of PCBA’s and custom power supplies.

What You Will Do:

• To place Purchase Orders per MRP system messages
• To manage a wide range of commodities such as PCB’s, semiconductors, capacitors, resistors, electromechanical, fabricated parts, raw metal and others.
• Manage open purchase orders to ensure all suppliers deliver parts on time per commitment.
• Maintain the system data on a real-time basis and ensure its accuracy such that it can be used to make customer commitments.
• Ensure the lowest possible cost in the market for all components is achieved.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers by gaining market information through available media, benchmarking, and comparison with similar technologies/parts.
• Work with suppliers to set up stock, on long-term purchases agreement and lead time reduction.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve component obsolescence due to end of Life.
• Source material locally and offshore.
• Work with suppliers to set up replenishment programs using consumption methods.
• General knowledge to read specifications and provide solutions to support critical shortages
• Set up conference calls with suppliers to discuss issues with material affecting on-time delivery to customers.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Procurement processes, procedures and best practices
• Assist the supervisor to coach, mentor, and train others in the department
• Work on risk management in components to recommend solutions to mitigate disconnection in materials
• Execute exception messages on pushouts, pull-ins, and cancellations per MRP requirements.
• Work with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Help receiving clerk on issues with shipments
• Lead the effort in defining a disposition plan for all parts that are placed in MRB either upon receipt, during production, or return from a customer. Develop recovery plan with the input of planning and engineering. Coordinate the return of defective material to supplier if appropriate.
• Maintain inventory levels for purchased parts in accordance with established policies and goals throughout the product lifecycle.
• Generate RFQ (Request for Quotation) followed by cost analysis to determine the lowest total cost of ownership.
• Assist in selection and qualification of suppliers in collaboration with supply chain management and Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE).
• Work with senior management to escalate supply chain issues with suppliers.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least (7) seven years of experience in the Electronics industry preferred
• Professional Certifications such as APICS preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel and Outlook required
• Experience with SharePoint and Glovia, a plus
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to adapt to multiple software systems quickly and efficiently.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Strong mathematical aptitude to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, total cost and percentages.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret department procedures, general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. 
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the ERP/MRP systems and in-depth understanding of how they work.
• Must have negotiation skills, exhibit collaborative and creative approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence with minimal use of authority.
• Strong analytical skills and use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Good understanding of total cost of ownership and how it applies to decision making.
• General knowledge of electronic components used in the assembly of Printed Circuit Boards

Our good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,,000 to $110,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors. In addition to base pay, we offer a highly competitive benefits package.

This position offers a hybrid work model, blending remote flexibility with required in-office days for optimal collaboration and productivity at Spellman High Voltage headquarters in Hauppauge, NY.

Spellman takes safety seriously.

All new hires are required to provide proof of COVID vaccination at start or must request and be granted a religious or medical exemption.

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