Associate Buyer, Procurement
Core
Process purchase requests into orders, manage post-PO activities, and secure cost reductions through vendor negotiations.
Role type
Associate Buyer (Procurement)
Builds
Purchase orders and supply chain execution for global procurement
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing procurement
Required skills
Purchase order processing, vendor negotiation, supplier relationship management, SAP proficiency, data accuracy, contract coordination, accounts payable liaison
Preferred skills
Cost reduction strategies, alternative vendor identification, project management
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Generate and review purchase orders for completeness and accuracy; monitor open orders, delivery performance, and backorders; coordinate delivery between suppliers and internal customers; update SAP delivery dates and order balances; coordinate accounts payable issues; escalate contract and quotation issues to category managers; ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Seniority
Mid-level (2-4 years experience)