EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Buyer - Electronics Manufacturing in our Hughes Network Systems division to support Manufacturing Operations. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD.
Responsibilities:
- Source and obtain direct materials, components, equipment, and services to support the manufacturing requirements while achieving the lowest cost of ownership, quality, and service.
- Engage with Hughes Design Engineering to review the project requirements and down select potential suppliers based on capabilities.
- Analyze MRP/ERP Reports to make sourcing decisions based on supplier capability, lead time, usage and material availability.
- Issue Purchase Orders to suppliers and ensure delivery compliant with the need dates and procurement specifications.
- Continuously acquire and maintain technical and cost driver knowledge of products purchased.
- Coordinate purchasing activities with managers and engineering departments to ensure quality inventory and schedule goals are met.
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and on-site visits as appropriate.
- Negotiate contacts for material and equipment purchases in a cost-effective and timely manner.
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external customers.
- Provide interactive link between corporate logistics, procurement, internal, external customers and suppliers.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelors' degree in either Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 1+ years of procurement experience in a Manufacturing environment for direct materials, components, equipment, and services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minor or other focus in Supply Chain
- Strong PC skills.
- Experience with SAP is preferred.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written is a must.
- Previous engineering experience, preferably in a direct materials manufacturing environment.
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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