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**Purchasing Assistant** 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** To provide administrative support specifically related to the Purchasing Department’s activities, staff and management. **Nature of Duties**: - Enter Manual PO’s - Admin will need to maintain the following items: change dock dates, pricing, PPV, Leadtime, RDL, Past due, ASN (Advanced Ship Notices) - Maintains files, logs, purchase orders and other related documentation on the computer system and in hard copy form. - Send out weekly EDI releases along with Supplier reschedules. - Daily upload of supplier reschedules information. - Will need to send out reminders to suppliers that are not responding to weekly releases. - Generate and maintain daily/weekly reports. - Assists in expediting orders. - May contact vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates. **Education and Experience*:*** - 1-2 years Purchasing Admin experience. - Organized - Ability to work in a very fast past environment. - Detail orientated. - Excel Skills of Intermediate to Advanced (i.e., V-Lookup, Formulas) - Basic filing and office skills - Oracle is a plus. **Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer** **This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.**
Salary estimate
$77,000 – $103,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Excel
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