Plexus Corporation

Sr Buyer

Plexus Corporation • $85K — $128K *
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent experience acceptable
  • 4+ years in procurement or related field
  • Strong analytical skills with detail orientation
  • Proficient in Google Workspace or MS Office, especially Excel
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Purchase materials according to Plexus guidelines and customer contracts
  • Make tactical buying decisions for purchase orders and manage discrepancies
  • Minimize inventory while ensuring adequate materials for production
  • Manage procurement automation processes for efficient and accurate purchasing
  • Coach and mentor less experienced team members

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Dynamic and varied work across functional business groups
  • Minimal travel requirement
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: Individuals are expected to be self sufficient in managing the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
  • Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders.
    This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries.
  • Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
    Initiate appropriate corrective action and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
  • Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing.
    Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced members of the buying team to ensure optimum effectiveness, while acting as a role model and projecting a positive attitude.


Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.


Other Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
  • Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel
  • General office equipment and materials


Physical Requirements:
  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.


Travel Requirements:
  • Less than 40%


This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Plexus Corporation

Plexus Corporation is an American multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor industries. Plexus' services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries. Plexus was founded in 1979 and went public in 1988.
Learn more about Plexus Corporation
Size
19,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$122.6 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
NASDAQ
PLXS
* Ladders Estimates

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