Buyer II

About the Role

Purpose Statement: Individuals are expected to be self sufficient in managing the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with Plexus guidelines and the customer's contract, including AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Make tactical buying decisions and manage all purchase orders, including placement, rescheduling and cancellations.
• Timely resolution of non-conforming material, goods-in discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
• Initiate corrective actions and escalate issues to avoid impacting the production schedule.
• Collaboratively manage procurement automation processes: optimize, troubleshoot and ensure data integrity; decide when to leverage automation versus request exceptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred; equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups; strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel; familiar with general office equipment and materials.

Additional Information

• Physical Requirements: Professional office environment; may require prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; minimal physical activity.
• Travel Requirements: Less than 40%.
• This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About the Company

Since 1979, Plexus has partnered with companies to create products used in demanding regulatory environments. Plexus provides global Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services, delivering customized end-to-end solutions with a focus on innovation, integrity and customer service excellence.