We are looking for a full-time Senior Buyer to work in our fast-paced electronics OEM environment in Camarillo, California.

Required Job Responsibilities:

• Hired candidate will purchase, expedite, negotiate, analyze requirements, work with engineering on possible part alternates, provide open order reports to suppliers, validate supplier open orders to ensure our system matches (quantity, due dates, price, etc), work on MRB to request RMAs from suppliers, subcontract/outsource PO’s, work with accounting on discrepancies, etc.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-years electronics purchasing experience within the last 7 years, including electronic components (examples: BGAs, Fets, power devices, transformers, etc), PCBs and metal fabrication.
• Demonstrated supplier negotiation skills to secure advantageous conditions in pricing, delivery schedules and quality standards through supplier contracts and terms.
• Demonstrated supplier management skills in building and maintaining strong supplier relationships and partnerships.
• Experience performing market analysis and research to stay updated on industry trends, new suppliers, and pricing fluctuations which can support forecasting future needs.  
• Previous work experience with consignment programs preferred.
• Extensive experience monitoring and managing inventory levels (understanding what to buy, when to buy, and quantity to buy, etc.).
• Works independently with minimum/moderate supervision.
• ISO Audit experience and review of Key Performance Indicators with recommendation for improvement.
• Excellent history of cross-functional communication and collaboration with various departments within the company to ensure budget adherence and effective inventory control.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with MRP/ERP software.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Experience and success mentoring and coaching less-experienced-Buyers preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication (English required).

Other Requirements:

• Physical requirements: Will occasionally/frequently: stand, walk, sit, use both hands, and carry/lift/push/pull to 25 lbs.
• We are ITAR Registered. Hired candidate must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• This full-time, on-site position is located at our Camarillo, CA facility, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, with additional days/hours as required.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following company policies and procedures.

Required Education:

• Minimum: High school graduate/GED. Preferred: College and or APICS CPM.

Pay Range:     $90,000 to $115,000  annual salary.

ADVANCED Motion Controls considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the candidate’s education/training, work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, responsibilities of the position, internal pay equity, as well as market and business considerations.

ADVANCED Motion Controls prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law. ADVANCED Motion Controls is ITAR Registered (International Traffic In Arms Regulations). Any candidate we hire must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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