Buyer

Job Description: Top 5 Required Skills (These are not preferred skills. If the candidate does not have these require skills, they will be rejected completely)1. ERP or MRP experience2. 2-3 years buying experience3. proficient in Excel4. multi-tasking in a fast paced environment with heavy email traffic5. Strong communication skillsThe Buyer will perform purchasing transactions and sourcing activities of multiple components and/or assemblies across several commodities (electrical, mechanical, component & custom product, and sub-assembly) for both new product development and manufacturing. Review system generated (via Oracle ERP) and manual requirements for component/assembly/services demands. Generate & issue purchase orders; run and follow-up on open order reports; expedite requests to suppliers via phone/email to ensure timely receipt of material(s) to support internal demand requirements. Purchase order problem resolution, including order receiving issues, A/P issues, material returns, and non-conforming materials. Interface with multiple internal customers & support teams (including Program & Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Receiving, Quality, Customer Service Administration, Contracts, Legal, and other Procurement disciplines.) Provide back-up for other members on the team. All Qualcomm employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.Minimum Qualifications:Must have between 2-3 years of directly relevant experience with purchasing, procurement, and buying.Knowledge of ERP systems is desirable (specifically, Oracle) Familiarity with supply base management is desirable Knowledge of Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.; Report generation, distribution, and follow up may be required.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience with purchasing, procurement, buyer, Oracle, semiconductor, electronic components, manufacturingEducation:Bachelors of Arts/Science - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management.Key Words:Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Buyer/Planner, Mechanical buyerComments for Suppliers: Custom Mechanical Experience desired3 rounds of interviews should be expectedHybrid, must be local to San Diegofirst shift, 8 hoursscope to extend/convert