Procurement Associate
Core
Sourcing and buying production parts, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring delivery schedules for manufacturing.
Role type
Procurement Associate
Builds
Production parts (steel, resin, factory components, electrical parts)
Domain
Manufacturing / Consumer Electronics
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, price comparison, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost modeling, compliance monitoring
Preferred skills
Engineering or Business degree, experience in raw material sourcing (injection molding, die casting), financial analysis
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist in buying function including parts selection, quoting and sourcing production parts; Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists; Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid; Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages; Agree on first piece approval dates and track progress; Negotiate contracts
Seniority
Individual Contributor