Your Job
Molex is currently seeking a Buyer to join our team in Caldwell, Idaho. The Buyer role reports to the Materials Manager, working externally with our suppliers and vendors and internally with different departments. The Buyer will create value by being a key negotiator, responsible for the procurement and inventory control of domestic and imported raw materials used in the manufacturing process. Our facility produces a low volume/high mix niche product that will require the procurement of differing materials.
Our Team
Molex is a global team of innovators who design and create solutions for businesses where data, technology and the complex electronic solutions that harness them are being transformed by rapid change. We are part of a team around the globe working to improve life's essential products like food, clothing, water, transportation, medical and technology. The company makes products ranging from interconnect components to collimators to complex fiber optic assemblies used in a wide range of industries. This Molex facility works with custom fiber optic assemblies, and bundles for industrial and medical applications.
What You Will Do
- Investigate, evaluate and approve suppliers to deliver products and raw materials that meet our requirements
- Work internally with manufacturing and engineering and externally with suppliers to generate cost reductions on materials; negotiate price and delivery with suppliers
- Prepare and place purchase orders for manufacturing and monitor open orders
- Maintain source and information records for the inventory of parts
- Understand, support and contribute to the organization's Total Quality Management (TQM), and applicable FDA and International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience purchasing materials in an Inventory or Manufacturing environment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Three (3) years or more experience purchasing materials for a production environment
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience with international suppliers
- Experience using an ERP system
- Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings
In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
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