PR/159558 | Buyer

Our client, a U.S.-based global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor process equipment, is seeking to fill a Buyer position. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring equipment, sub-assemblies, components, and services in alignment with defined standards for quality, delivery, pricing, and total cost

Job Responsibilities

• Place direct and indirect purchase orders for assigned vendors or commodities using MRP or other planning strategies.
• Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, from requisition receipt and order placement to handling expedites, reschedules, cancellations, and past-due orders.
• Oversee the acceptance of materials into stock and resolve any invoice discrepancies.
• Process rejected materials and returns in accordance with MRB guidelines, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented as needed.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Request vendor quotations and negotiate for optimal total cost, considering price, lead time, delivery, and service quality.
• Communicate clearly and consistently, both verbally and in writing, to convey expectations, requirements, and issues to suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply chain challenges within delegated authority, escalating to management only after thorough independent assessment and resolution attempts.
• Support and lead global sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Facilitate productive working sessions and effectively engage middle and upper management when needed.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to align with company goals and expectations.
• Maintain and contribute to the development of data that supports the effectiveness of company systems and processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain preferred
• Minimum two years of buying experience in a semi-conductor equipment manufacturing or high technology environment.
• Outsourcing and management skills in controlling and negotiating with Contract Manufacturers, piece-parts suppliers.
• SAP user experience especially for MM/PM module and know-how of execution in an MRP system
• Strong knowledge of MS Office/ proficient in Excel and comprehensive computer skills required