• Junior Buyer

    PNY Technologies, Inc. (Parsippany, NJ)


    MAIN FUNCTION:

    Perform all operational activities related to the procurement of products, materials, and/or services, obtaining the best market price and meeting delivery requirements.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelor's degree in business discipline, or equivalent

    + 5 years procurement experience, preferably in consumer electronics, flash, packaging

    + Well organized with good attention to details

    + Sound quantitative and analytical skills

    + Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers

    + Proven track record of supplier management

    + Strong relationship building and influencing skills

    + Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English

    + ERP/MRP experience; strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

    + PNY Suppliers

    + PNY Staff

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    + Execute MRP for related categories including packaging, MRO, review and analyze forecasts, place purchase orders timely and accurately, maintain purchase orders and track supplier deliveries

    + Assist Sr. Buyer/Planner to place and maintain purchase orders related to NAND flash and DRAM component categories

    + Responsible to work with PNY Asia on purchase order modification requests and communicate to Planning

    + Assist Quality in resolving incoming material discrepancies, obtaining supplier corrective/preventive action reports

    + Assist Receiving / Accounts Payable in resolving receipt / invoice discrepancies

    + Assist Marketing with new product introduction by performing research and preparing specifications, sourcing and identifying potential suppliers, processing RFQ's, obtaining samples for qualification, etc.

    + Assist with implementation of supply chain initiatives

    + Maintain an effective supply base; leverage business to produce cost reductions, better payment terms, better freight terms, buffer stock options, etc.

    + Identify and eliminate single source situations wherever possible, explore alternative supply sources to minimize supply risk

    + Track and evaluate supplier performance in pricing, terms, deliveries, quality, communications, etc., develop and maintain proper documentation

    + Maintain Procurement related part and supplier information in company ERP system

    + Develop and maintain easily accessible supplier profiles

    + Assist in other areas, as assigned

    COMPENSATION:

    The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

    BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

    We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses. Employees receive paid company holidays, paid time off, and access to company-paid training. Optional benefits include tuition reimbursement, a 529 college savings plan, pet insurance, legal and ID theft coverage, and other voluntary insurance plans.