Buyer II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, buying, sourcing and expediting materials, commodities from approved vendor lists both locally and overseas.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and meeting quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers.
• Execute cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain and execute suppliers scorecard programs.
• Work towards achieving given objectives such as inventory management, cost reduction, materials availability and quality management.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures. General knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems.
• Experience with Semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use ERP estimating systems such as Visual, Vista, Oracle, etc. MS Excel, Word and Access
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organization and follow up skills.

Educational/Certification Requirement :

• At least 2 years working experience for Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical or equivalent
• At least 5 years working experience for Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical or equivalent

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience: At least 2 years working experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Works in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Prolonged sitting with some standing and bending intermittently during work hours.
• Subject to interruptions

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).