Buyer

About the role

UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. Join us today as a Buyer II in Hayward, CA!

Responsibilities

• Buying, sourcing and expediting materials from approved vendor lists both locally and overseas.
• Expertise with NPI procurement preferred.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and meeting quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers.
• Execute cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain, monitor and provide feedback on supplier’s scorecard programs for cost, delivery and quality.
• Support, execute and provide inputs to improve Supply Chain initiatives and strategies.
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV.
• Understand suppliers, their capabilities, market trends and technologies for assigned commodities.
• Work with Materials Quote Analysts to quote new and existing materials.
• Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Make tactical buying decisions.
• Invoice resolution for payment approvals.
• Order, reschedule and cancel material based on requisitions and MRP output.
• Maintain procurement records, documentation and metrics.
• Follow up with logistics to receive materials in warehouse.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• SAP (Or other ERP systems).
• Effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Communication with local and international suppliers.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system Microsoft Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Management / Business / Materials / Industrial Engineering.
• APICS preferred.
• At least 2 years working experience for purchasing or materials areas.
• Knowledge of MRP system.
• Able to perform in fast-paced environment; preferably experience from manufacturing environment.
• Possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Skills

• SAP (Or other ERP systems).
• Effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Communication with local and international suppliers.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system Microsoft Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Benefits

Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70,200.00 and $95,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including variable pay and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO (Paid Time Off) and parental leave).