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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.