Buyer

KLA•Totowa, NJ

4d•$81,500 - $119,567•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. You will be responsible for placing purchase orders for direct materials per requirements driven by MRP or Re-order Point system, ensuring timely materials availability per planning requirements and build plan. You will review and analyze reports to mitigate shortages (Open order report, WIP Shortage report etc.) and communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required to align with build plan. This role also involves managing the entire request for proposal (RFP) process, from creation and distribution to the evaluation of bids and final vendor selection. You will liaise with suppliers on non-conformance issues and work with suppliers on replacements or repairs- MRB. Additionally, you will communicate with Suppliers on engineering change orders (ECO) and co-ordinate phasing in of the new revision, work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review and follow through the action propose. You will collaborate with cross functional departments to understand their specific needs and ensure the timely delivery of all procured materials and services, and monitor and evaluate supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), addressing any issues to ensure adherence to agreed-upon service levels. Maintaining accurate and organized procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier information, is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

2 years of buyer experience preferably in controlled manufacturing environment (semi, electromechanical)
Experience in high mix components and assemblies
SAP or similar ERP experience
Data analytical skills preferred
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Responsibilities

Place Purchase Orders for direct materials per requirements driven by MRP or Re-order Point system
Ensure timely materials availability per planning requirements and build plan
Review and analyze the reports to mitigate shortages (Open order report, WIP Shortage report etc.)
Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required to align with build plan
Manage the entire request for proposal (RFP) process, from creation and distribution to the evaluation of bids and final vendor selection.
Liaise with suppliers on non-conformance issues and work with suppliers on replacements or repairs- MRB
Communicate with Suppliers on engineering change orders (ECO) and co-ordinate phasing in of the new revision
Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review and follow through the action propose
Collaborate with cross functional departments to understand their specific needs and ensure the timely delivery of all procured materials and services
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), addressing any issues to ensure adherence to agreed-upon service levels.
Maintain accurate and organized procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier information.