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Senior Buyer

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Description

Description

At SHELLBACK, we believe there is a better way to provide semiconductor capital equipment. A more valuable way where customers are earned. We work for our customers, and we are passionate about it. Our mission is to help achieve their goals through collaboration, trust, and transparency. Serving both traditional semiconductor fabs, as well as emerging technologies, SHELLBACK is a cost-effective single source for fully integrated equipment solutions.

SHELLBACK is looking for a full-time Senior Buyer responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials in support of our Coopersburg, PA manufacturing operations. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a growing department in a forever expanding semiconductor market. We are looking for candidates who are energetic, willing to take ownership, and driven to see success to be part of this new team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Sourcing and procurement of purchased materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services in support of the manufacturing facility.

· Utilizing a Strategic approach to understanding markets for various commodities and uses knowledge of market prices to negotiate contracts, pricing and mitigate purchase price variances.

· Manage supplier relationships, coordination of timely deliveries and resolution of late deliveries and expediting of deliveries, as necessary.

· Analyzes demand and usage information to create strategic actions that maximize volume purchases without excessive inventory impact.

· Utilizes the ERP system for re-order point processes to prevent Zero bin occurrences and mitigate impacts from long lead purchases.

· Establish alternative sources for materials and services that result in cost reductions and efficient spend improvements.

· Coordinates defective material resolution with suppliers and actions related to defective materials across multiple departments including engineering, manufacturing, inventory control, sales, and finance.

· Coordinates Engineering Change Notifications with suppliers.

· Performs supplier assessments and maintains supplier report card to ensure the best suppliers are used for procurement.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements

· Strong Proficiency in MS office suite (particularly strong in Excel and SharePoint applications).

· Demonstrated utilization of ERP systems as a key tool within job scopes (NetSuite a plus).

· Ability to read, understand, and have technical discussions with suppliers and internal teams regarding blueprints and specifications.

· Familiar with manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory control methods and processes.

· Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet the demands of the project schedule.

· Strong communication skills with vendors, customers, sales & marketing, and technical personnel.

Preferred requirement

5 years minimum work experience in a manufacturing environment (electrical applications a plus).

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree with equivalent work experience.
Equivalent work experience without a degree = 10+ years.

Average salary estimate

$95000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Senior Buyer, Shellback Semiconductor Technology, LLC

SHELLBACK is searching for a passionate Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania! In this exciting role, you will spearhead the sourcing and purchasing of essential materials and equipment for our manufacturing operations. At SHELLBACK, we pride ourselves on our commitment to collaboration and transparency, ensuring our customers receive top-notch solutions in the semiconductor capital equipment industry. You'll bring your strategic mindset to negotiate contracts and pricing effectively while managing supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries. The semiconductor market is ever-evolving, and we want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ready to take ownership of their role. Whether it’s analyzing demand information or utilizing our ERP systems to prevent stockouts, your contributions will be pivotal in enhancing our operational efficiency. We seek energetic candidates who want to grow with us and embrace the challenge of making a difference within the industry. Join SHELLBACK, where your expertise meets innovation!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Buyer at SHELLBACK?

As a Senior Buyer at SHELLBACK, you’ll be responsible for sourcing and procuring materials and equipment that support our manufacturing facility. This includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and analyzing demand information to optimize our purchasing strategies. Your role is crucial in coordinating deliveries, resolving defective material issues, and ensuring effective communication across departments.