Job Description
Supply Chain Buyer / Program Manager — Electronics Manufacturing We are seeking a commercially strong and execution-focused Supply Chain Buyer / Program Manager to manage procurement, supplier coordination, material readiness, cost control, and program delivery support for an electronics manufacturing operation. This role requires a hands-on professional who can drive supplier performance, secure materials on time, manage purchasing priorities, support production requirements, and coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure customer commitments are met. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Buying Manage the purchasing process for assigned commodities, projects, or customer programs. Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, reliable lead times, and suitable commercial terms. Issue purchase orders and follow up closely on order confirmation, delivery schedules, shortages, and supplier commitments. Monitor supplier performance in relation to cost, delivery, quality, responsiveness, and service level. Resolve purchasing issues, including price discrepancies, late deliveries, minimum order quantity constraints, and documentation gaps. Program & Material Readiness Coordinate material readiness to support production schedules, customer delivery requirements, and project timelines. Work closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and Management to resolve supply chain issues. Track critical parts, long-lead items, shortages, and supplier delays that may affect production or customer delivery. Maintain clear visibility of material status, open purchase orders, pending RFQs, supplier commitments, and delivery risks. Support new product introduction, engineering changes, urgent builds, and customer-driven program requirements. Supplier Management & RFQ Control Lead RFQ activities, supplier quotation comparison, cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations. Review supplier quotations for price, currency, MO
