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TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career, TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive.

Why Join Us?

At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here's a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends.
• Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge

• Place orders for approved purchase requisitions
• Run min/max calculations and generate purchase requisitions based upon calculations.
• Generate purchase orders and send to vendors
• Update purchase orders with information from vendor confirmations
• Negotiate purchase order prices and terms and conditions to meet cost saving targets.
• Follow up on delivery commitments obtained from suppliers.
• Expedite material deliveries for production shortages or production schedule changes.
• Obtain updated price quotes from suppliers for new programs.
• Assist with setting up new suppliers by getting corporate forms completed and approved.
• Provide delivery status to production for open purchases orders.
• Inform suppliers of schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Communicate engineering changes to suppliers as necessary.
• Review supplier statement of work (SOW) documents.
• Participate in supplier manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR) audits.
• Prepare & negotiate long term pricing agreements with preferred suppliers.
• Identify critical links in assigned commodity supply chains. Implement process improvements to strengthen weak links in those supply chains.
• Contribute to department cost savings initiatives.
• Work to develop customer and vendor relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust and integrity.
• Listen to and understand customer requirements and take prompt, appropriate action that exceeds expectation.
• Take personal ownership of internal and external customer issues and follow through to ensure a lasting service impression.
• Required to execute the department's inventory reduction initiatives

• Strong communication, computer and analytical skills
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Microsoft Word & Excel).
• Prior experience with Oracle a big plus.
• Previous experience in the global sourcing of electronic components
• Excellent negotiating skills
• An in depth understanding of product costing attributes
• The ability to solve problems independently
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Must have the ability to execute supplier volume pricing agreements.
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of purchasing computer applications.
• Experience in the purchasing of electronic components, raw materials and/or chemicals purchasing experience.

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance or related equivalent technical preferred

• 2+ Years Relevant Experience

• Purchasing experience in defense electronics or related industry preferred.