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Posted: 11/26/2025
Location Name: Amphenol Borisch Technologies
Wage: Depends on Experience
The Buyer procures critical materials, parts, equipment, supplies and services for the organization. The Buyer recommends, leads projects, and procures products and services where the financial impact to the Company is substantial. The Buyer ensures that products and services purchased are of excellent quality, procured at a competitive price and delivered as promised.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Coordinate procurement of required products and services from intent to purchase through delivery
+ Determine the requirements of assigned commodities, including technical specifications, quality and schedule requirements
+ Request and evaluate quotes for the commodities as needed
+ Negotiate best value and terms with suppliers to achieve the lowest possible cost that meet quality, quantity and schedule requirements
+ Generate purchase orders that comply with company, customer, contractual and government regulations
+ Manage and maintain required documentation for purchasing, including orders, amendments and shipping notices
+ Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions
+ Realign purchase order schedules to support demand with lowest impact on DSI while maintaining cost and productivity continuity objectives
+ Support the bid and proposal process
+ Develop strong supplier relationships for assigned commodities
+ Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives to ensure favorable PPV
+ Identify risk and escalate issues when appropriate for mitigation
+ Attend meetings with key stakeholders
+ Develop favorable supplier agreements for assigned commodities
+ Identify and escalate process improvements
+ Meet with supplier representatives and conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers
+ Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to support corrective action plans
+ Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Job Requirements
+ Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business or a technical discipline
+ Minimum 3-5 years successful purchasing experience
+ Minimum 2 years successful negotiation experience
+ APICS or ISM certification preferred
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
+ Excellent organizational skills
About our CompanyAmphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.
Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:
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+ Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
+ Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Generous 401(k) match
+ Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
+ Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
+ Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
+ Paid time off to volunteer
+ Company-Paid Short Term Disability
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+ Full benefits package
+ Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
+ Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
+ Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
+ Pension plan
+ Paid parental leave
Amphenol Borisch Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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