SubCom · 1 month ago
Buyer II (4769)
Newington, NH, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSubCom is a leader in subsea fiber optic cable deployment, ensuring reliable connectivity worldwide. The Buyer II position is responsible for purchasing materials and equipment for the manufacturing facility, requiring timely and accurate ordering to support production needs.
Information TechnologyManufacturingTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works within the ERP system (Oracle) to create purchase orders from planned/approved requisitions
Negotiates with suppliers to drive cost reduction efforts and finalize contracts
Prepares “Requests for Quotations” to ensure competitive pricing
Develops and maintain spreadsheets to support complex quotations and purchase orders
Expedites long-lead material orders to support production changes
Generates appropriate correspondence within the facility and with suppliers to support purchasing activities
Participates in regular Supply Chain meetings and interfaces with all departments to resolve any problems and/or issues
Reviews Vendor Open Order Reports weekly
Regularly contacts vendors with discrepancies with quality and/or quality
Ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
Develops weekly, monthly and quarterly reports in support of SubCom’s LEAN activities
Accepts increased responsibility and is accountable for their actions
Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives)
Responds to multiple purchasing assignments in a timely and efficient manner
Other duties as assigned
Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree required, preferably in a business or technical field
Minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training required
Ability to conduct business in a professional manner at all times and to be cooperative and service oriented
A team player with a positive and professional attitude who is willing and eager to learn
Must be able to: multitask, be flexible, handle high-pressure situations, have strict attention to detail, work in a close-knit team oriented fast paced atmosphere
Flexibility and can-do attitude to manage unexpected situations successfully
Ability to deal professionally with internal and external customers
Ability to travel to other SubCom or supplier locations, up to 10%
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Lync, PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
Preferred
APICS training desirable
Small Business Administration or Conflict Minerals knowledge also beneficial
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages
FSA
HSA
Generous vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
401(k) plan with generous company match
Shift differential
Company
SubCom
SubCom, a TE Connectivity Limited Company, is an industry leading supplier of undersea communications systems and services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
YourNest Venture Capital
2022-06-08Seed· $1M
2018-11-05Acquired
Leadership Team
T
Tom Lynch
Member Board of Directors
Recent News
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