Worldwide supplier of high quality electrical / electronic components

Buyer-Product Manager

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Position Overview

The Buyer-Product Manager position will be accountable for execution of purchase orders by performing responsibilities of product development; sourcing, order placement, projection tracking, and follow up. Ideal candidate will have experience sourcing in Commercial, Industrial and/or Consumer Electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing and negotiating best cost from competing vendors
• Identify potential new vendors and create relationships
• Manage variety of issues with suppliers that may arise including inspection failure, pricing, discrepancies, and production issues that can affect delivery dates
• Maintain and follow upon time & action calendar for pre-production samples
• Interact with the Graphics, Industrial Design, and Marketing departments regarding all aspects of the product development process
• Oversee Supplier ISO9001 approvals
• Purchase order creation, maintenance and tracking with overseas vendors for on time delivery.
• Work with other Buyer/Product Managers within the company.
• PO creation, monitoring of approvals and distribution to suppliers.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with:
  • Suppliers
  • Sales personnel
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain
  • Warehouse and logistic staff
  • Corporate support staff – accounting, business analysts, etc
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• 3 Years’ experience in Purchasing/Sourcing field
• Experience working with global factories
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong product sensibility and ability to identify and capitalize on current trends
• Able to multi-task in a challenging environment.
• Strong understanding of the product development process.
• Additional related experience working in manufacturing and sourcing with global vendors.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience with vendor management
• Proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Education and/or Experience
Requires 3 years of wholesale, commercial or Industrial distribution experience in similar role. Preference given for a four-year degree in Businesses or related field but not necessary. Previous experience with electronics/electrical distribution industry is preferred.

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Full time – Monday – Friday 9:00-5:00PM
Medical benefits/401K option. Salary: commensurate with experience

We will be accepting all resumes and then will call to schedule an interview appointment. Please do not call regarding the status of your resume. We appreciate your interest but only those under consideration will be contacted.

Respond To
Email resume to: Anna Costanzo
acostanzo@nteinc.com

Equal Employment Opportunity
NTE is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability and/or medical condition, genetic information, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.