Job Title: Buyer Department: Supply Chain San Jose, CA About the job: FULL-TIME/TEMPORARY (6 MONTH PROBATION), PERM. CONVERSION AFTER PROBATION JOB FUNCTION: As a Buyer, you will be tasked with maintaining a purchasing database. You will be responsible for purchasing non-key component buys and assist on purchasing activities of key components. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: B.A. or the equivalent EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1-2 years of material experience LANGUAGE: English proficiency required, Mandarin is a plus SKILLS: • Academic functional skills needed to perform assigned tasks • Computer literate • Strong communication skills • Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) • Collaborative skills RESPONSIBILITIES: • Obtain quotations and review bids for non-key components (C parts) • PO placement, expedite and de-expedite material per changes of MRP schedules • Follow up on material shortage and take initiative on second sourcing • Lead time validation on material • Process RTV material • Resolve invoicing issues and discrepant material problem • Negotiate price for assigned items or commodity • PPV management • ECO management • Excess inventory management • Cost reduction on materials Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.