Purchasing Assistant

Job Title

Responsibilities:
Process purchase orders for spare parts, assemblies, and components

• Analyze and communicate relevant data such as vendor quotes, parts lists, reports, etc.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate bids from suppliers for the price, delivery, quality, and terms and conditions
• Manage open order base to optimize maximum supplier performance
• Evaluate supplier performance with various rating methods
• Conduct supplier meetings and business reviews
• Assist with cost reduction activities
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers
• Produce reports, statistics, and strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree can be substituted by a minimum of 4 years of direct work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience; eight years preferred
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing desired; electronics industry background at a minimum Experience in standard purchasing practices related to associated manufacturing, documents (BOMs, specifications, etc.