Electronic Components Buyer

Post Date

Jul 18, 2024

Location

Greenville,
South Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

29607
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Purchasing

Req #

GSP-720305

Pay Rate

$80k - $120k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Technical Electronic Components Buyer for a large Automotive Manufacturing company in Greenville, SC. This individual will be responsible for Purchasing Projects that could impact multiple corporate facilities. They will regularly utilize "should be cost" analyses of components within their assigned commodity group. This will involve a thorough understanding of component cost drivers, commodity market intelligence (related to labor costs, material costs, etc.), the purpose/goal is for this individual to be able to estimate what we should be paying for a component. This research will also include the evaluation of Supplier Quotation Cost Breakdown Details, market trends, creating Benchmarks, etc.. These analyses will be used to leverage negotiation tactics when working with vendors. This individual will also be relied on to identify cost reduction activities from beginning of the product design stage (collaborating with the engineering teams), through the production life of the product purchased. This team does visit their vendors in person on occasion so the ideal candidate should be comfortable with a small amount of travel. This position is an excellent opportunity to get a foot in the door and offers A TON of opportunity for growth.

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Required Skills & Experience

* BS degree w/ focus in Business/Engineering (Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, etc.)

* 2+ years of Direct Material Purchasing experience (preferably automotive -- think motors, sensors, electronic components.)

* Open to candidates with less experience IF they have done some sort of relatable internship/co-op.

* Proficient with Microsoft office

* Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

* Experience working on multi-project timelines.

* Proficient with cost/market analysis & understanding of component cost drivers.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:

* Any professional certifications (i.e. -- CPP (certified purchasing professional), CSCP (certified supply chain professional), CPPB (certified professional public buyer), etc..)

* Experience working with Oracle.

* VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering)

* Knowledge of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

* Experience working with international vendors.

* Skilled in cost analysis

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.