Customer Buyer

Organization

Variosystems is an internationally established and recognized electronics services partner in the field of the development, industrialization, production and life-cycle management of electronics solutions to leading innovators in Europe, North America and Asia. With 30 years of experience, Variosystems has established a reputation for operations excellence and highest customer satisfaction operated by a team of more than 2,500 staff worldwide.

Position Overview

The Customer Buyer is responsible for all materials used by the customer group, including quotations, cost control, savings, quality, delivery reliability, and escalation management. Customer Buyers manage the BUY side of the customer relationship, sourcing materials for customer projects, maximizing profitability, and handling supply chain escalations. They serve as dedicated buyers for the customer and its projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Using the MRP system (SAP), issue purchase orders to specific suppliers for needed components
• Quote Material portion of RFQs for sales & technical program management to include purchasing of new articles (sourcing)
• Order additional materials as needed to support production shortages, expedite requests, and other project or customer specific situations. Order A-parts and ensure B-C parts are on order (off-shore part support
• Maintain and update inventory levels of “stock” items in conjunction with weekly reorder report, open order report, and shortage reports
• Supplier/Customer relationship management
• Maintain and update supplier information and literature
• Clarify and resolve component discrepancies and BOM errors
• Coordinate delivery or invoice discrepancies with receiving and accounts payable
• Expedite past due orders with our suppliers
• Submit RFQ’s to our suppliers for best pricing and delivery
• Maintain system component information (pricing, discounts, minimum/multiples, lead times, other) in the MRP system
• Conduct past-production cost calculations and find best pricing (Material Cost Management)
• Manage the vendor rating system for materials
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain material traceability as required.
• Follow the processes established within the global procurement hubs

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 5+ years of experience purchasing electronics using provided tools.
• Excellent customer facing and communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (emphasis on Excel)
• Proficient in MRP/ERP software (SAP preferred)
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written. Spanish or German desired as a 2nd language
• Understand the various channels of distribution for components
• Good negotiation skills

Benefits

Group Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

LTD & STD

401k

Critical Illness Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability

HRA

Variosystems LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.