**EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity for an **Buyer - Electronics Manufacturing** in our **Hughes Network Systems division** to support Manufacturing Operations. This position will be located at our office in **Germantown, MD** . **Responsibilities:** + Source and obtain direct materials, components, equipment, and services to support the manufacturing requirements while achieving the lowest cost of ownership, quality, and service. + Engage with Hughes Design Engineering to review the project requirements and down select potential suppliers based on capabilities. + Analyze MRP/ERP Reports to make sourcing decisions based on supplier capability, lead time, usage and material availability. + Issue Purchase Orders to suppliers and ensure delivery compliant with the need dates and procurement specifications. + Continuously acquire and maintain technical and cost driver knowledge of products purchased. + Coordinate purchasing activities with managers and engineering departments to ensure quality inventory and schedule goals are met. + Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and on-site visits as appropriate. + Negotiate contacts for material and equipment purchases in a cost-effective and timely manner. + Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external customers. + Provide interactive link between corporate logistics, procurement, internal, external customers and suppliers. **Basic Requirements:** + Bachelors' degree in either Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. + 1+ years of procurement experience in a Manufacturing environment for direct materials, components, equipment, and services. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Minor or other focus in Supply Chain + Strong PC skills. + Experience with SAP is preferred. + Good communication skills, both verbal and written is a must. + Previous engineering experience, preferably in a direct materials manufacturing environment. Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. \#M \#LI-CD1 We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.