Manager, Buyer
Core
Manages procurement activities, vendor relationships, and purchasing operations to control costs and maintain inventory levels.
Role type
Manager, Buyer
Builds
Procurement processes and vendor programs
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials engineering
Required skills
Vendor evaluation, budget preparation, contract negotiation, policy development, cost monitoring, inventory coordination
Responsibilities
Manages coordination of procurement activities; evaluates vendor reliability; prepares budgets and administers vendor selection; reviews and approves purchases; negotiates major contracts; develops procurement policies; monitors subcontract performance; coordinates purchasing with engineering and manufacturing.