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EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Buyer - Electronics Manufacturing in our Hughes Network Systems division to support Manufacturing Operations. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD .

Responsibilities:

• Source and obtain direct materials, components, equipment, and services to support the manufacturing requirements while achieving the lowest cost of ownership, quality, and service.

• Engage with Hughes Design Engineering to review the project requirements and down select potential suppliers based on capabilities.

• Analyze MRP/ERP Reports to make sourcing decisions based on supplier capability, lead time, usage and material availability.

• Issue Purchase Orders to suppliers and ensure delivery compliant with the need dates and procurement specifications.

• Continuously acquire and maintain technical and cost driver knowledge of products purchased.

• Coordinate purchasing activities with managers and engineering departments to ensure quality inventory and schedule goals are met.

• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and on-site visits as appropriate.

• Negotiate contacts for material and equipment purchases in a cost-effective and timely manner.

• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external customers.

• Provide interactive link between corporate logistics, procurement, internal, external customers and suppliers.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree in either Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• 1+ years of procurement experience in a Manufacturing environment for direct materials, components, equipment, and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minor or other focus in Supply Chain

• Strong PC skills.

• Experience with SAP is preferred.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written is a must.

• Previous engineering experience, preferably in a direct materials manufacturing environment.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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