Spartronics

Senior Buyer

• Own and drive complete material sourcing timelines and supplier relationships for assigned commodities
• Serve as primary procurement contact and SME for material quoting, interfacing with leadership, Project Proposal Managers, Program Managers, Engineering, and Finance
• Coordinate RFQ process: organize technical data, issue RFQs via quoting software, secure pricing/lead times, evaluate supplier proposals
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery commitments using strategic sourcing principles
• Organize and maintain commodity pricing tables, manufacturer data, and supplier records in quoting software
• Review customer drawings and specs to determine quote scope, cost, and lead time requirements
• Create and deliver finalized material pricing reports and costed BOMs to Project Proposal Managers, Finance, and Program Management
• Proactively identify supply chain risks, commodity trends, and supplier performance issues
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Finance on accurate data, sourcing strategy alignment, and continuous improvement
• Maintain comprehensive material and supplier records for Win/Loss/Re-Quote analysis; conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking
• Validate FAR/DFARS compliance where applicable
• Identify systemic issues and recommend process improvements

Senior Corporate Buyer

Manager

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies for: Passives (Resistors, MLCCs, Tantalum Capacitors, Inductors, Magnetics)
• Discretes (Diodes, Transistors, Power Devices)
• MRO & Indirect Spend (consumables, tooling, factory supplies, services)
• Support global quoting teams during NPI and RFQ phases, optimizing sourcing strategies for cost, lead time, and availability.
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with OEMs, authorized distributors, and channel partners to ensure supply continuity and market competitiveness.
• Lead supplier and distributor negotiations, including pricing agreements, rebate programs, allocation strategies, and long-term supply agreements (LTAs).
• Drive global leverage and standardization, consolidating spend across sites and aligning to preferred suppliers and distribution channels.
• Partner cross-functionally with Site Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Operations to align sourcing strategies and resolve constraints.
• Manage supplier and distributor performance, including scorecards, QBRs, and corrective actions for quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives, including: Alternate sourcing and cross-referencing, Standardization and value engineering, Volume leverage and contract optimization.
• Monitor and manage market conditions and supply risks, including: Allocation environments and lifecycle constraints (EOL, NRND), Commodity price volatility (e.g., metals, semiconductors), Global supply-demand imbalances.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies, including safety stock positioning, buffer strategies, and last-time buys.
• Lead supplier transitions and resourcing initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to production and customer commitments.
• Utilize procurement tools, market intelligence platforms, and analytics to support data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, procurement, and supply chain processes.
• Support customer escalations and recovery efforts related to material shortages and allocation constraints.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Senior Corporate Buyer

Global Commodity Manager – Passives, Discretes, MRO, Indirect Spend