NPI Buyer

NPI Buyer#26-14058 $33.33 per hour Austin, TX All On-site Job Description

Job Title:

NPI Buyer

THE ROLE

The team operates in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and is currently composed of two experienced buyers who manage workload by commodity ownership. Their primary responsibility is to assess supply versus demand weekly and issue purchase orders to address imbalances. They procure a wide range of components, including electronic parts such as DIMMs, SSDs, and development cards, as well as custom sockets, cables, fans, heatsinks, and sheet metal. Buyers work closely with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Corporate Procurement to validate demand, execute procurement, and provide timely status updates.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication abilities, excellent multitasking and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct weekly analysis of supply and demand.
• Submit requisitions to fund purchase orders for electronic hardware, custom sheet metal, and cable assemblies.
• Provide regular order status updates to management.
• Maintain and update purchase order dates to align with quarterly budget planning.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous procurement in the electronics industry.
• Proficiency with MRP systems.
• Experience using SAP (preferred)
• Experience using part data management systems (Agile preferred).
• Strong Excel skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree preferred