Administrative Support - Purchasing

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose:

Provides administrative support relating to purchasing activities, recording invoices, purchase orders and maintaining certificates as needed. This position also requires proper handling of coordination and delivery of packages within the facility.

• Nature of Duties:
• Provides administrative and clerical support specifically related to purchasing department activities, project managers, management and/or other staff
• Maintains files, logs, records of invoices, purchase orders and other related documentation
• Maintains information on computer systems
• Assists in expediting orders
• Coordinate shipping, pickup and delivery of items
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 10lbs
• May contact vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates
• May develop and maintain resources for assigned commodity items
• Prepares standard requests for quotation
• May be responsible for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) program - maintaining data, receiving certificates
• Handling incoming material, ensuring compliance to department procedure
• Verifying that contents of an incoming shipment match the purchase order for part type, quantity, etc.
• Notifying recipients of material upon arrival, and any discrepancies noted
• Entering material receipts in Oracle
• Delivering material to the recipient
• Coordinating with freight suppliers to ship outbound materials
• Working with the finance team to maintain and update reports as needed

Education/Experience:

• Computer skills are required such as Microsoft Office Suite. Oracle experience is a plus
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• 2-4 years admin support experience.
• Experience with coordinating purchasing activities desired.
• Minimally high school graduate; Associate Degree is a plus.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer -