IPO Buyer

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JAE ELECTRONICS, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Buyer DEPARTMENT: Aerospace Sales

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, IPO SUPERVISES: None

POSITION TYPE: Non-exempt

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Buyer is responsible for quoting and purchasing a large variety of commodities from numerous vendors for JAE

Japan and JAE Shinshu. This individual will act as a mediator to resolve problems between Japan customers and vendors. The Buyer will need to have knowledge of harmonize code, U.S. export regulations and laws, and will be responsible for filing ITAR/DOS license applications.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. The Buyer’s responsibilities include purchasing for exporting products to JAE Japan/Shinshu with high quality service and communication ability to our customers and suppliers. The Buyer generates correspondence relevant to both JAE Japan/Shinshu interface and vendor purchasing activities and will be involved with the development and maintenance of relations with both JAE Japan/Shinshu and suppliers.

1. The Buyer needs to have knowledge of harmonized code, U.S. export regulations and laws and may be responsible for filing ITAR/DOS license applications.

1. Duties includes data entry, filing and generation of correspondence relevant to purchasing activities. The Buyer will need to have knowledge to initiate and maintain advanced purchasing techniques such as letters of intents, forecast buys, and blanket orders, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES & PERCENT

Quoting/ Purchasing/ Receiving of Product/Invoicing 30

Data Entry / S.O./P.O./RMA/Credit Processing 30

Delivery Updates/Expedite/Track Shipments 20

ITAR/DOS License Applications and Oversight of Export Regulations and Requirements 20

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Excellent communication & organizational skills

2. Microsoft PC software application knowledge

3. Written and spoken Japanese language required

4. Negotiation skills

5. Attention to detail

6. Must be able to multi-task

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent experience

Experience: Experience in purchasing or export related operations preferred

Written and spoken Japanese language **REQUIRED**

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

This position requires lifting up to 10 pounds.

BUSINESS TRAVEL:

This position requires no traveling.