Senior Buyer – PCBA, Electronics

Hamilton Company

. Lead end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for PCBA and electronic commodities .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for PCBA and electronic commodities, with a strong focus on cost reduction, performance improvement, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Proficient in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supply chain continuity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PCBA Manufacturing ProcessesSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementNew Product Introduction (NPI)

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementCommodity ManagementCost ReductionMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Vendor KPI MonitoringEngineering Drawings InterpretationMarket Volatility AwarenessContinuous ImprovementInvoice Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationCommercial JudgmentNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft Dynamics 365SAPERP Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Electronic Contract ManufacturingActive Electronic ComponentsPassive Electronic ComponentsSupply Chain DynamicsVendor Onboarding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for PCBA and electronic commodities
Safeguard continuity of supply and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities
Drive measurable cost and performance improvements aligned with product roadmaps
Oversee daily MRP execution for assigned PCBA assemblies and electronic commodities
Review order action reports to issue, reschedule, or cancel purchase orders
Address material shortages and maintain target safety-stock levels
Communicate proactive status updates to internal manufacturing teams
Facilitate vendor onboarding
Reconcile invoice variances with Accounting
Review nonconformance reports (NCRs)
Expedite supplier returns
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and technology suppliers to construct multi-year commodity roadmaps
Execute value-engineering cost reductions
Negotiate competitive pricing, master service agreements, and binding supply commitments
Establish and monitor vendor KPIs
Lead formal supplier business reviews, corrective action plans, and continuous-improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution
At least seven years of progressive purchasing or commodity-management experience
Minimum of five years managing PCBA and electronic commodities
At least five years of direct experience collaborating with electronic contract manufacturing (EMS) partners
Demonstrated experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycles
In-depth understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes
Knowledge of active and passive electronic components
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Awareness of component market volatility and supply chain dynamics
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and exercise sound commercial judgment
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
Drug and background screenings required
Prior exposure to commercial contract development, formal strategic sourcing methodologies, and ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or SAP is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Disability insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Professional growth opportunities
PPE provided by employer when required
Engaging and innovative design projects
Commitment to sustainable design practices