RJR Technologies is a leader and innovator in pre-applied adhesive technology for the semiconductor industry. Based in Phoenix, we use our expertise in epoxies and plastic based materials to serve a wide variety of customers in the RF/Wireless, telecom, medical, automotive, optical and vision industries. We are looking for a highly motivated, growth minded individual to assume our position of Purchasing Agent.
Principle duties of the position:
- Manage and plan direct materials for all the major product lines in coordination with RJR’s Manufacturing Planner.
- Negotiate price, lead time, terms, etc. for all standard materials suppliers.
- Negotiate terms and execute contracts with the Company’s service providers with support from RJR’s CFO.
- Source and qualify new suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for cost reductions and develop and execute strategies to reduce those costs.
- Communicate with RJR’s Customer Service, and Manufacturing groups to help plan out fulfillment of orders.
- Directs and prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price.
- Assist with sourcing and negotiating price and terms for capital equipment.
- Interacts with our suppliers, sales team, and accounting department daily.
- Track and manage the status of all orders and assist with RMAs.
- Participate in ISO and customer audits.
- Prepare vendor scorecards.
- Purchaser for 2 plants (CA and AZ) and is a liaison for our plant in the Philippines.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Skills and Specifications of the position include:
- Strong skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint.
- Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and sound judgment.
- Must be organized and pay extreme attention to the details.
- Keep information accessible by sorting, organizing, and filing documents.
- The ability to work well with customers, colleagues, suppliers, and other members of the organization.
- The ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive time constraints.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills a must; ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to audiences.
- Knowledge of the semiconductor market or materials is a plus.
Education and Qualifications:
- Associates degree or higher.
- Relevant work experience in a similar or related field.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Roth retirement plans, Short-term and Long-term Disability plans, Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
- Ability of 1 remote work day each week
- 15 days of Paid Time Off per year
RJR Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person