Specialist II, Purchasing
Core
Manage the purchasing of direct materials to support production requirements and customer demand in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Role type
Specialist II, Purchasing (IC)
Builds
Direct materials supply chain for semiconductor manufacturing operations
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> supply chain execution
Required skills
Supplier management, Purchase order management, Supply risk mitigation, Invoice and goods receipt resolution, Supplier performance tracking, Safety stock and VMI implementation, Cross-functional collaboration, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Semiconductor industry experience, Product transfer support, Inventory optimization, Continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Create, issue, confirm, reschedule, and cancel purchase orders; Monitor material deliveries and drive supplier performance; Proactively engage suppliers to mitigate supply risks; Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and goods receipt issues; Track and improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance; Implement and manage supply flexibility programs including safety stock and VMI; Partner with planning, project management, and manufacturing teams to resolve material shortages; Lead and participate in production and supply chain meetings; Drive continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing processes.
Seniority
Mid-level Specialist (5+ years experience)