Buyer 3

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.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assures materials, products, and/or services are ordered and delivered on schedule in a cost-effective manner while meeting all quality and corporate standards.
• Maintains timely control and accuracy of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records through ERP software.
• Analyzes requirements of materials, products, or services, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date needed.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for requested materials, products, or services.
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet specified requirements.
• Advises company personnel or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against optimum quality and production needs.
• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Coordinates cost-effective methods to distribute materials or products.
• Tracks supplier performance in quality, service, cost, and delivery.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and applies Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Follows all company safety policies and reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Assists in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Performs tasks related to special projects or assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of purchasing experience.
• Certification as an Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), or Certified Purchasing Professional (C.P.P.) is desirable.
• Proficiency in personal computers, including internet use and software such as Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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 managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform successfully under minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish credibility with management, staff, and employees.

Delegation of Authorities

• Personnel Authority: This position has delegated personnel authority.
• Financial Authority: This position has delegated financial authority.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds; regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Benefits

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.