Description Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Buyer in our Vancouver, WA facility! Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, high-technology products which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial and semiconductor. We have an excellent benefit package, check out these PERKS! 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!) 10 Paid Holidays per year 401(k) 401(k) company match Pension Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible schedules Tuition reimbursement On-site workout room With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smart phones to space shuttles! We have a long tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employer paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms and even employee gardens. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a wonderful and robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/ PAY RANGE - $59k - 73K Shift - M to F 7am to 330pm GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of materials, services, and supplies. Contacts supplier, secures bids, and reviews quotes with department head before placing orders. Expedites wide variety of orders by suppliers to meet production needs. Purchases complex/large impact materials, equipment, supplies, and services, at the most economical cost, and for delivery at the time and location specified in the purchase requisition. Locates and evaluates suppliers, forecasts and reports procurement trends, negotiates, and administrates contracts. Manages daily purchase order process for assigned group. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS * 4 years degree in related field AND one year of buying experience; OR, four years of buying/ supply management experience * Written and verbal fluency in Japanese and English * Excel skills and organizational skills experience * Ability to manage and evaluate quality of service. * Ability to negotiate fairly and use an analytical approach. * Knowledge of commodity management such as raw materials, electrical components, MRO and services. * Knowledge of import/export process and requirements. * Must be eligible to work in an ITAR environment * Travel may be up to 10%. * Manage invoice discrepancies and Return to Vendor issues * SAP experience preferred ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains Supplier Management relationships daily with suppliers. Communicates with suppliers the expected delivery timeframe of products and services. Relates key information to production and any internal customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email and phone). Negotiates materials and services for best value daily, may provide multiple quotes. Manages backlogs to ensure on-time delivery. Responsible for procurement business data input and integrity of information. May double check invoices and purchase requisition content da