Buyer I
Plexus Corp.
Neenah, WI
Your journey to building a better world starts here!
WHO WE ARE
We help create products that build a better world across a variety of industries:
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Aerospace and Defense
Industrial
Some examples of products include:
Ultrasound units
Robotic surgical devices
Molecular diagnostics instruments
Radar design and space applications
Electric-assist Bicycles
WHY WE LOVE IT
At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. Our engineers work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.
At Plexus, you will find:
A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
Supportive leadership teams that value work life balance through a flexible work environment
An inclusive environment which values diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise
Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
Purpose Statement: This is an entry level role, where individuals will be trained to manage the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.
Key Job Accountabilities:
- Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
- Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders.
This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries. - Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
Initiate appropriate corrective actions and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule. - Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing.
Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
- Relevant qualification would be an advantage.
Other Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- General office equipment and materials.
Physical Requirements:
- Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.
Travel Requirements:
- Less than 40%
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.
The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.
Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!