The Purchasing Department of the EMS company is responsible for the procurement of high-quality materials and components necessary for electronic manufacturing. This includes, but is not limited to:
Electronic Components: ICs, resistors, capacitors, connectors, relays, sensors, etc.
PCBs: Bare printed circuit boards sourced from approved vendors.
Mechanical Parts: Enclosures, metal housings, fasteners, gaskets.
Raw Materials: Soldering materials, adhesives, thermal pastes, and other consumables.
Tooling and Fixtures: Specialized tools, jigs, and test fixtures for assembly and testing.
Equipment and Machinery: SMT machines, AOI systems, X-ray inspection, wave soldering machines.
Key Activities:
Vendor selection and evaluation.
Price negotiation and cost control.
Ensuring timely deliveries to avoid production delays.
Inventory management aligned with production planning.
Compliance with industry standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH).