JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research potential supplier targets for direct and indirect expenditures and negotiate favorable terms.
• Create and place purchase orders; develop and refine requisition and ordering processes.
• Reconcile receipts and drive resolution of any discrepancies.
• Assist with creation and implementation of inventory control procedures.
• Provide analyses on costs and implement cost reduction activities.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and maintain strong communications.
• Project management focus from inception through completion.
• Assist with wide array of additional functions as necessary within rapid growth startup.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or similar program.
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience, preferably focused mainly of electronic components.
• Familiarity with major electronics manufacturers and distributors.
• Understanding of engineering design process; experience with PLM tools.
• Experience using an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of procurement concepts, practices, and procedures, including purchasing, negotiation, commercial contracts, and cost breakdown.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to back up conclusions with data.
• Time management skills, with ability to separate the important tasks from the noise.
• Sense of urgency, with ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to present concise data to internal and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with component library management software.
• A/P reconciliation and management.
• Logistics and export control.
• Experience wearing multiple hats at a rapidly growing startup company.