Buyer Planner II at HM Electronics in Carlsbad, California

Job Description:

HM Electronics


Job Category: Supply Chain
Requisition Number: BUYER003319
Full Time
Hybrid
Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

Job Details

Description

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

HME is recruiting for a Buyer Planner II. In this role you will work independently and use your working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to procure production components at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, Places and Modifies Purchase Orders for Off-the-Shelf and Build-to-Print Commodities
  • Plans purchase orders based on various reports, using judgment and knowledge of materials and product to modify quantity and timing of order as appropriate to obtain best price.
  • Contacts suppliers to negotiate pricing, delivery, terms and conditions based on company requirements and specifications.
  • Processes purchase orders and change orders to suppliers verbally and/or in writing, following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Maintains adequate records of purchase orders and all related documentation.
  • Acts as liaison between suppliers and Supplier Quality Department to address and resolve quality issues, including return to vendor items.
  • Modifies, renegotiates and reschedules existing orders based on current needs.
  • Addresses and resolves invoicing discrepancies with suppliers.
  • Follows up on open order report.
• Vendor Research, Indentification, and Sourcing
  • Researches and identifies vendor sources, seeks competitive bids, and recommends alternate sources.
  • Consults buy history, computer database, and reference trade publications and Engineering to identify and recommend alternate sources, contacting sources to request competitive bids.Maintains repair label stock and manages the repair label printing process including printer and label database maintenance and new label creation
• General Support
  • Receives MRP from Production Control to initiate and reschedule orders.
  • Receives input from Supplier Quality on quality issues that may need supplier interface.
  • Works with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing issues.
  • Interfaces with Engineering for design sampling and technical information.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including using word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic understanding of blueprints.
• 2-4 years of Purchasing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

The posted pay range, $59,700 - $79,600 per annum, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance.

Job Details

Description

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

HME is recruiting for a Buyer Planner II. In this role you will work independently and use your working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to procure production components at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, Places and Modifies Purchase Orders for Off-the-Shelf and Build-to-Print Commodities
  • Plans purchase orders based on various reports, using judgment and knowledge of materials and product to modify quantity and timing of order as appropriate to obtain best price.
  • Contacts suppliers to negotiate pricing, delivery, terms and conditions based on company requirements and specifications.
  • Processes purchase orders and change orders to suppliers verbally and/or in writing, following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Maintains adequate records of purchase orders and all related documentation.
  • Acts as liaison between suppliers and Supplier Quality Department to address and resolve quality issues, including return to vendor items.
  • Modifies, renegotiates and reschedules existing orders based on current needs.
  • Addresses and resolves invoicing discrepancies with suppliers.
  • Follows up on open order report.
• Vendor Research, Indentification, and Sourcing
  • Researches and identifies vendor sources, seeks competitive bids, and recommends alternate sources.
  • Consults buy history, computer database, and reference trade publications and Engineering to identify and recommend alternate sources, contacting sources to request competitive bids.Maintains repair label stock and manages the repair label printing process including printer and label database maintenance and new label creation
• General Support
  • Receives MRP from Production Control to initiate and reschedule orders.
  • Receives input from Supplier Quality on quality issues that may need supplier interface.
  • Works with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing issues.
  • Interfaces with Engineering for design sampling and technical information.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including using word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic understanding of blueprints.
• 2-4 years of Purchasing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

The posted pay range, $59,700 - $79,600 per annum, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage Minorities, Females, Disabled and Veterans to apply.

We participate in the e-verify system.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a HM Electronics Human Resources Representative at 800.848.4468.

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