Advanced Electronics Buyer

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a Direct Hire Advanced Electronics Buyer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!
Salary Range: $102,000 - $117,000/year
Purpose of the Job

• Lead cost estimation and sourcing activities for client programs, with a primary focus on electronic components
• Collaborate closely with costing, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supplier quality teams to:
• Ensure project milestones are met
• Achieve best total cost outcomes for new programs
• Support supplier development initiatives to enable continuous business growth and strong supplier partnerships
• Participate in pricing negotiations and development of strategic supplier strategies

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the purchasing representative within cross-functional project teams
• Support projects from acquisition through APQP, launch, and the full program lifecycle (VA/VE)
• Drive sourcing efforts for new components from project acquisition through industrialization, including:
• Managing major make/buy market changes
• Analyzing future material and supply needs
• Evaluate risks within the current supply base and collaborate with:
• Supplier Quality
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• Develop and manage contingency plans for new component sourcing
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality on:
• New product designs
• Identification and evaluation of new technical and supplier partners
• Early supplier involvement for new products and customer quotations
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts that protect:
• Intellectual property
• Quality standards
• Delivery requirements
• Lean and cost-competitive principles
• Monitor supplier and material status during product development to:
• Prevent delays to SOP (Start of Production)
• Ensure a smooth handoff to production purchasing
• Achieve and maintain Bill of Material (BOM) cost targets by:
• Partnering with Engineering teams
• Controlling BOM costs at each project maturity stage or change
• Defining actions to close gaps versus target costs
• Implement cost-optimized concepts considering:
• Material costs
• Manufacturing
• Development
• Quality expenses

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in: Supply Chain Management or Electrical Engineering
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry (Tier 1 experience preferred)
• Strong background in both: Electrical Engineering and Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing
• 3-5 years of Electrical Engineering experience, including: Design, Development, Testing, Troubleshooting of electrical systems and components, Compliance with industry standards
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, including: Direct plant operations and support functions within a product manufacturing organization
• Experience in the following product areas preferred:
• Clusters
• ECUs
• ADAS
• EV/HEV systems
• HUDs

Skills and Competencies

• Technical expertise working with electronic systems and components
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills
• Project management knowledge
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work effectively with: Interdisciplinary teams & Remote and globally distributed teams
• Experience with financial analysis preferred, including: Forecasting & Budget management
• High level of customer service orientation
• Ability to negotiate and operate across different cultures
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Spanish or Japanese language capability preferred

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Off-hours as business needs require)
• Hybrid position: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel

Make the most of your experience!
Apply now!
For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by our client as a W2 employee who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.
Keyword: Buyer, Electronics, Engineering, Automotive

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