Buyer, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Coordinates activities related to the procurement of materials, products and services for Silfex, in support of the daily operations by performing the following duties.

• Assures that the materials, products and/or services are ordered and delivered on schedule in a cost effective manner while meeting all quality and corporate standards of the company.
• Manages low dollar spend commodities (e.g. uniforms, MRO VMI programs, canteen vending, etc.).
• Creates and publishes exception reports from ERP system showing gaps in new part set-up, supplier certifications, and contract management.
• Supports keying master data for supplier and consumable set-up.
• Works with A/P on resolving receiving/invoicing issues.
• Supports various ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Manages supplier banking change process on behalf of Supply Chain.
• Maintains timely control and accuracy of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records through use of our ERP software.
• Analyzes the requirements of the material, product or service, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date needed.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested material, product or service.
• Advises company personnel or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and production needs.
• Apply lean principles and participating in lean concept, especially when ordering material for the shop.
• Tracks the performance of suppliers in quality and delivery.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Carry out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned.
• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years related experience.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers to include knowledge in the use of the Internet and software programs such as Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,…