Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

Hillsboro, OR - Onsite

How will you make an impact?

The Buyer II has overall responsibility for an assigned portfolio of suppliers for our Hillsboro site. We build ion and electron beam assemblies, used in laboratory and science applications worldwide, and dual-beam wafer cutting systems that are integral to the semiconductor industry.

This role is key in ensuring uninterrupted global supply of raw materials, OEM finished goods and services. This position's primary objective is to acquire inbound materials and services on time and complete, from approved critical global suppliers to support the operations and improve the organization's profitability.

• Use our MRP system to issue and manage purchase orders based on requirements
• Complete returns process for material deemed defective
• Ensure past due POs and PO confirmations are updated to ensure MRP accuracy
• Deliver to key team metrics such as On Time Delivery and Order Confirmation rates
• Collaborate internally and externally to flag supplier underperformance, find root causes and develop solutions
• Participate in Engineering Changes as needed for revisions to parts and bills of material
• Update part set points for order quantities and safety stock, reducing shortage risks and moderating inflow of inventory by reducing excess and obsolescence
• Work with key internal partners (Sourcing, Planning, Customer Service, Finance) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain
• Contribute to increased customer loyalty score (CAS)
• Adopt and participate in initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings to the business
• Assist other Buyers and the Purchasing Manager as needed

• University degree in supply chain management, or an appropriate combination of education and experience

• 2 years of experience working in Purchasing department in a highly flexible environment
• 1 year of experience in management of critical supply chain for High-mix/Low-volume production

• Experienced in continuous improvement
• Proficient use of SBM (Serena Business Management) or similar systems
• Strong analytical skills
• In depth experience with inventory, purchasing, and supplier management activity
• Experience working with ERP systems (knowledge of QAD a plus but not required)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Able to re-set priorities as corporate objectives change
• Individual committed to partnership and achieving outcomes
• An ability to think strategically and operate in a matrixed structure in order to improve business opportunities
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong English proficiency
• Experience/knowledge of Microsoft Outlook/Microsoft Excel/Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access and Microsoft BI experience is a plus