Buyer

Category:

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-385187

Buyer on-site 100% of the time
needed for a business we represent in Santa Clara, Ca. This is a 18-month contract .
They are the leading suppliers of ion implantation equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the world.

Pay rate $26.50 per hour

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• 3 to 5 years significant experience in purchasing or procurement
• Semiconductor industry
• Required: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
  
• Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Problem Solving
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision.
• Manage nonstrategic suppliers (none QFM)< $5M. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues

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• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Employee Discount Program's
• Referral Bonus Program's