United States Job Openings

Custom Manufacturing and Engineering

Buyer—Electrical & Electronic Components

Pinellas Park

FULL TIME

November 4, 2024

Job Summary:
As CME's Electronics Buyer you will send non-disclosure agreements, as well as: solicit, negotiate, vet, review proposals-pricing-deliveries-and schedules, and issue purchase orders for: machinery, equipment, tools, electronic/electrical components/parts, supplies, and/or services for producing customers designs and products. If you have a passion for negotiating, we want to speak to you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with Production Planner to level load component purchases based upon build schedule demand
  • Manage orders so that product arrives just in time for production and minimize the cash-flow on our small business
  • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts by soliciting & analyzing price proposals, as well as issue Purchase Orders
  • Maintain program material budgets, product quality specifications, as well as applicable laws/regulations
  • Assist in the research and evaluation of suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
  • Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time/resolve problems related to undelivered goods
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
  • Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
  • Ability to read schematics/technical drawings and knowledgeable in the use and practice of BOMs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with CME personnel & vendors
  • Knowledge of computers, electronics, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
  • Knowledge of: Internet research, ethical standards, competitive bidding procedures, inventory standards and control; data collection techniques for establishing sources of supply/product/vendor information; general law of contracts/Terms & Conditions; Microsoft Suite of Products & Deltek ERP Cost Point Software
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing & distribution
  • Prepare and present written or oral reports; reproduce established bids; learn to prepare and evaluate new bids; learn practices and principles of government contracting (FAR/DFARS knowledge)
  • Work with relative independence and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment through problem resolving, planning, and organizing of information
Minimum Requirements Needed:
  • Between 3-5 years of related Electronics/Electrical components buying experience
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred; High School or AA/AS degree (trade or tech school) from an Accredited College/University
  • Positions with CME require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations/Export Administration Regulations.
  • Required Tests: Predictive Index, Reference, Credit, Other
Other Requirements:
  • Positions with CME require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants must be "U.S. Persons" as defined in these regulations.
  • In compliance with U.S. federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. CME cannot accept any person who does not meet employment eligibility requirements, E-Verify verification, and/or is in the U.S. under a student (F1 and/or OPT, J1, or M1) or temporary work visa.
  • Predictive Index Assessments.

Travel Percentage Required:
Minimal & Usually Local to Vendors. 0% -5%

About CME:
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is a 27-year-old award-winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom-engineered and build-to-print/spec products and systems. Our team collaborates with aerospace/defense and industrial customers to produce cables & wire harnesses, power supplies & distribution equipment, and special test equipment. CME's products are utilized by the US military and various industries worldwide.
CME operates on the EOS System, focusing on a Culture of Accountability through our 5 Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves Customers - Protects CME.
To learn more about our company culture, please visit: CME Careers - Culture of Accountability and click on the "Culture of Accountability" tab.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
CME is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classifications.
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