Purchasing Specialist/Procurement Specialist
Hybrid at Chandler, AZ - Mon, Tues, and Thurs in office, 2 days remote.
Only on W2 rate, need US Citizens or Green Card Holders.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Procurement and based in our Chandler, Arizona headquarters, the Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing, negotiations, and purchase order backlog management. Acts as primary point of contact for assigned area of responsibility.
Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, including service, delivery, pricing, and any discrepancies.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for developing and managing relationships with specific vendors
- Timely and accurate processing of purchase orders
- Purchase order confirmations from vendor
- Review, Update and monitor PO backlog, expedite purchases orders with vendor
- Uses PO backlog reports to expedite coming due or past due purchase orders
- Proactively engage with business stakeholders to solve issues or problems related to purchase orders
- In conjunction with the fab, identify opportunities for alternate sourcing and qualification opportunities
- Identify and negotiate cost savings opportunities and mitigate indirect operations costs such as freight costs with vendors
- Interacting with vendors to stay up to date on market trends, including supply, demand, and pricing trends
- Update market trend tracker
- Create and maintain new vendor set up and vendor information
- Work with finance to review open PO report - Identify past due purchases, notify finance to set up accruals and work with AP and or vendor to secure invoice if not received or extend due date
- Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues
- New Business Partner Entity Screening
Qualifications & Competencies
- Must have effective communication skills and be a team player
- SAP Experience a plus
- Semiconductor or Manufacturing experience a plus
- Strong analytical, organization and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Unquestionable ethics - treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity
- Commitment to our core values of Leadership, Innovation, Communication, Persistence, Enthusiasm, and Respect
- 3-5 years' Experience in purchasing or supply chain
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Continually required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information,and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.