Maintenance Purchasing Administrator

Category (For Job Seekers)

Administrative Support

Location

H1201 - Plant P20 - San Jose, CA 95131 US (Primary)

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose:

Provides administrative and clerical support specifically related to Maintenance purchasing department activities, managers or staff. Maintains files, logs, records of invoices, purchase orders and other related documentation. Maintains information on computer systems. Assists in expediting orders. May contact vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates. May develop and maintain resources for assigned commodity items. Prepares standard requests for quotation. May be responsible for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) program - maintaining data, receiving certificates.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and clerical support specifically related to the maintenance purchasing department.

• Works on issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action.

• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

• Has the authority to make responsible decisions comparable to scope of position.

• Covers a range of duties, including information management and data entry, documentation control, and reporting.

• Provides administrative and clerical support specifically related to the purchasing department. Maintains files, logs, purchase orders, and other related documentation.

• Performs activities in Oracle and other information systems to support Purchasing. Enters manual purchase orders and change orders, and runs purchasing reports for the department.

• Using Oracle and other systems maintains critical parts inventory.

• May act as the plant contact for the sale of excess inventory. Reviews and responds to internal and external requests for inventory and assists in identifying opportunities to redeploy excess material.

• Moderate to heavy lifting.

• Work closely with maintenance technicians to find or locate hard to find parts and organize inventory.

• Will be responsible for shipping out parts or equipment requiring repair, rebuild or re-coating.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of related experience.

• Coordinates administrative activities for Purchasing group and liaises with internal clients on support requirements.

• Supports Buyers to ensure that customer program requirements are met and supplier engagements are executed.

• Participates in investigation of issues with reporting and purchase orders as they arise and escalate to management as required.

• Skills in Excel and Oracle are required.

• Coordinates administrative activities for Purchasing team.

• Identifies, recommends and escalates opportunities for improvements to supply chain efficiencies.

• Coordinates data entry, documentation control and reporting requirements for Purchasing group.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range(annual): $39,520.00- $52,000.00