Buyer
Core
Procure direct materials, components, and equipment to support uninterrupted production in a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Material availability and supply continuity for wafer, reticle, and integrated circuit manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production supply chain operations
Required skills
Strategic supplier negotiation, inventory optimization, MRP analysis, cost reduction, lead time management, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, Engineering Change Order (ECO) execution, safety stock management
Preferred skills
Gross margin improvement, cycle time reduction, hedging strategies, last-time buy strategies, alternative solution identification
Technologies
MRP systems, VMI platforms, inventory management tools
Responsibilities
Procure direct materials aligned with MRP signals; Analyze planning reports to meet production schedules; Drive gross margin improvement via supplier negotiations; Partner with suppliers to reduce lead times; Execute purchase orders and resolve supplier issues; Manage schedule changes and achieve on-time delivery; Lead EOL material strategies; Drive inventory optimization and reduce obsolete materials; Conduct quarterly safety stock reviews
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC