Buyer

Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, contracts, pricing agreements, and purchasing data within company systems.

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations.

Maintain adherence to quality and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to ISO standards, ITAR regulations, export control requirements, and internal documentation procedures.

Support internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits as required.

Contribute to cost-reduction, value engineering, and process improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiency and reduce overall procurement costs.

Support the development and maintenance of supplier scorecards and performance reporting metrics.

Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, and overall supply chain effectiveness.

Track and report procurement-related metrics, including supplier performance, purchase price variance, inventory performance, and delivery metrics.

Demonstrate Ascentec's Core Values in all interactions and decision-making:

Customer Focus

Employee Growth

Trust & Integrity

Operational Excellence

Act Like an Owner

Maintain professional relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

4-year bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience using ERP/MRP procurement systems (SAP/Epicor/Oracle, Netsuite).

Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience in semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing environments.

Working knowledge of ISO quality systems, ITAR regulations, and export compliance requirements.

Experience with supplier development and strategic sourcing initiatives.

APICS, CPIM, CPSM, or related supply chain certification.

Detail oriented and accurate

Flexible with Ambiguity

Functional and Technical Skills in Procurement & Supply Chain

Ability to prioritize work, with some guidance

Clear and concise communication

Action Oriented

Self-Motivated

Positive Team Player