Buyer L

**Pool for Buyers l (Entry/Jr.) and ll**

Purpose Statement: Responsible for the procurement execution of assigned goods and services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations of Plexus Corp. and Plexus Corp. customers, as is detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities:

- Responsible for managing all Excess and Obsolete Inventory items in accordance with OIX guidelines.
- Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract (i.e. DOU, PSA, MSA, etc.) in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
- Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchases within assigned MRP portfolio to meet scheduled demand. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling, cancellation of items and/or receiving and invoice issue reconciliation and approval.

Additional Accountabilities:

- Negotiate lead-time constraints with suppliers to negate missed commitment dates.
- Review all delivery issues and take appropriate corrective action to avoid schedule impact.
- Participate in the formal Parts Shortage Escalation process per Work Instruction 596.
- Manage and resolve PO Purchase Price Variance (POPPV) issues.
- Attend MRB meetings as scheduled to maintain satisfactory compliance of NCM (Nonconforming Materials) return and disposition as outlined in the SOP.
- Manager and resolve Early Warning receipts in allotted time frame; analyze, understand and drive continuous improvements to materials metrics for assigned area.
- Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated