Purchasing Manager - Allentown, PA

Job Summary:

Oversees the planning and procurement of materials according to company needs and requirements. Conducts annual negotiations with major suppliers and works with other departments in developing contracts and strategies on Purchasing matters. Provides the necessary instructions, guidance, and assistance, as well as audits the performance of each team member within the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimize processes and effectiveness of purchases and timely receipt of materials.

• Participate in the formulation of the company’s procurement procedures and objectives and assist in the company’s material planning function on optimization of inventory levels.

• Negotiate purchasing agreements with suppliers.

• Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for materials, products, and services.

• Locate, evaluate, and recommend high-quality, low-cost sources of supply on an international basis, and recommend acceptable substitutions.

• Interface with suppliers of materials and services for all operations

• Keep executive management informed, as requested, regarding market conditions, lead times, and shifts in pricing for materials and services.

• Maintain and/or implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems.

• Promote performance excellence and professionalism within the company's purchasing functions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience in a complex capital equipment environment, semi-conductor experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning, CAD Systems, Statistical Process Control, Quality Management Systems.

• Must be focused, metric-driven, and results-oriented to aggressive time scales.

• Must be able to formulate strategic and tactical planning; and set team goals and objectives to meet business requirements.

• Proven creative problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Global experience in identifying, establishing, and cultivating long-term, strategic supplier relationships. Grounding in Six Sigma, kaizen, and lean manufacturing methodologies and exposure and experience with value engineering is a plus.

• Ability to travel, approximately 10% of the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental Insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?

• How many years of experience do you have in the semiconductor industry?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Allentown, PA 18106 (Required)

Work Location: In person