Buyer II
Brooksville, FL | Electronics Manufacturing | Aerospace & Defense Focus
Spartronics is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner specializing in complex electronics and electromechanical assemblies for the aerospace & defense, medical device, industrial, and semiconductor markets. We provide end-to-end support from engineering and new product introduction (NPI) to supply chain management and high-reliability manufacturing. Our teams focus on high-mix, low-volume programs where quality, technical expertise, and strong customer partnerships are essential.
Buyer II - Reports to Purchasing Manager
On-Site Work Location: Brooksville, FL
Hours/Days of Position: Monday through Friday
Job Summary
The Buyer - II independently supports procurement and purchasing activities related to materials, components, equipment, and operational supply requirements within an electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders, coordinating supplier activities, monitoring delivery performance, and supporting material availability to ensure continuity of manufacturing operations and customer delivery objectives. The Buyer - II works closely with planning, warehouse, manufacturing, suppliers, and operational teams to resolve procurement issues, manage supplier performance, and improve purchasing effectiveness through increased ownership and operational decision-making capability.
Skills, Requirements, and Responsibilities
- Independently support procurement activities related to materials, components, equipment, and operational supply requirements.
- Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders supporting manufacturing schedules, inventory requirements, and operational priorities.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, pricing updates, shortages, and procurement-related operational concerns.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance, open purchase orders, material availability, and operational procurement risks impacting manufacturing continuity.
- Support ERP system activities related to purchasing transactions, supplier records, inventory visibility, and procurement reporting functions.
- Analyze supplier delivery concerns, material shortages, pricing discrepancies, and procurement issues to support operational continuity and manufacturing readiness.
- Coordinate with planning, warehouse, manufacturing, and operational teams regarding material requirements, supplier schedules, and procurement priorities.
- Maintain accurate procurement records including purchase orders, supplier communication logs, pricing information, delivery tracking reports, and operational documentation.
- Participate in supplier communication activities related to schedule recovery, delivery escalation management, and operational support requirements.
- Support inventory management activities related to supplier deliveries, inventory optimization, and material availability.
- Assist with implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.
- Coordinate procurement support activities related to new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, operational transitions, and manufacturing startup initiatives.
- Analyze purchasing metrics, supplier performance trends, and operational procurement data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support compliance with organizational purchasing procedures, inventory controls, supplier requirements, and operational standards.
- Provide guidance and support to lower-level procurement or operational support personnel as applicable.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
