Buyer

Ichor • Sauk Rapids, MN

39d • Onsite

About The Position

NPI & Prototype Procurement: Manage quoting, supplier engagement, and purchasing execution for NPI and prototype programs. Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and materials to support new product development. Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet Aerospace & Defense compliance requirements. Document and institutionalize AS9100 and customer-specific purchasing requirements within procurement processes.

Supplier & Commodity Management: Monitor supplier delivery commitments and drive resolution of shortages, delays, or quality issues. Communicate demand forecasts and coordinate production requirements with suppliers. Monitor purchasing activity to minimize incremental material spend while protecting supply continuity. Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance metrics.

Supply Risk & Escalation Management: Identify capacity constraints, delivery risks, or material shortages that may impact production. Lead supply recovery plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Escalate issues effectively while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 3–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting precision machining, semiconductor equipment, or Aerospace & Defense supply chains strongly preferred
• Experience with AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience working in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high PO volumes
• Clear and concise communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage supply risk and drive issue resolution
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
• Willingness to collaborate with global suppliers and teams across time zones
• US Person status required due to ITAR regulations

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLM systems such as Agile is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage quoting, supplier engagement, and purchasing execution for NPI and prototype programs
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and materials to support new product development
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet Aerospace & Defense compliance requirements
• Document and institutionalize AS9100 and customer-specific purchasing requirements within procurement processes
• Monitor supplier delivery commitments and drive resolution of shortages, delays, or quality issues
• Communicate demand forecasts and coordinate production requirements with suppliers
• Monitor purchasing activity to minimize incremental material spend while protecting supply continuity
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance metrics
• Identify capacity constraints, delivery risks, or material shortages that may impact production
• Lead supply recovery plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Escalate issues effectively while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level