WHAT WE DO:
At Plasma-Therm®, we design and build configurable wafer processing platforms for standard and advanced processes used in microelectronics manufacturing. From etch and deposition applications to rapid thermal processing and plasma dicing, our systems keep pace with your needs and are engineered to provide outstanding performance time after time.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Technical Buyer you will procure materials, component parts, equipment, and services to support Manufacturing and Customer Service requirements. Experience buying "build-to-print" products is critical.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and issues POs (purchase orders) on complex or specialized parts to support production schedules and departmental requirements. Liaison with Engineering and Design groups on product specifications
- Prepares and issues RFQs (Request for Quote) and inputs information received into MRP system for the purpose of using price quantity breaks and determining secondary sourcing
- Places orders, selects most appropriate sources of supply, gives full weight to competitive quotations, delivery schedules, and vendor quality
- Seeks out and qualifies new vendors to support the supply chain and mitigate single source supply risks.
- Contacts vendors regarding adjustments, incorrect material, or delivery problems. Coordinates corrective actions
- Maintains working knowledge of product lines and applications
- Develops and maintains effective vendor relations
- Assists in evaluating vendor reliability by reporting vendor quality, dependability, and price performance. Be proficient in the vendor qualification process
- Mentors less experienced buyers
- Metrics: Understands, assess and evaluates all daily, weekly and monthly standard metrics (KPIs) reported by the Supply Chain group
- Performs other duties as assigned
- It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
