Buyer II

About the Role

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 guidelines set by Plexus management and the customer's contract, including AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Make tactical buying decisions for placement and management of all purchase orders, including order 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 as needed to avoid impacting the production schedule.
• Collaboratively manage procurement automation processes: optimize, troubleshoot and ensure data integrity within automation systems, and decide when to leverage automation versus request exceptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more 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.
• Familiarity with general office equipment and materials.
• Travel Requirements: Less than 40%.

Additional Information

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer and other office equipment; minimal physical activity generally involved.

About the Company

Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. Plexus is a global leader providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Sustainability Services. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com.