Junior Buyer- Temp to Perm

About the role

Aehr Test Systems is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support procurement and supply chain activities for our electronic and manufacturing operations. In this temp-to-hire role, you will assist in purchasing materials, tracking production requirements, and maintaining accurate data to support overall cost and delivery performance. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in supply chain management while gaining hands-on exposure to PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) and electronic components under the mentorship of senior procurement staff. This position will require working onsite to start to facilitate hands-on training and seamless integration with our manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, electronic components, and services to support production schedules.
• Order Tracking & Expediting: Monitor material readiness, track shipments, and actively work to resolve material shortages or delivery delays.
• Supplier Coordination: Support and maintain daily communication with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and distributors to ensure supply continuity.
• Data & ERP Maintenance: Maintain highly accurate purchasing data, lead times, and pricing records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to track material availability for production and new product introductions.
• Inventory Support: Assist with inventory management initiatives, including tracking excess and obsolete material reduction.
• Sourcing Assistance: Provide administrative support for supplier sourcing, initial qualification gathering, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of purchasing, supply chain, or internship experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Familiarity or exposure to ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and foundational problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple administrative priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic exposure to or knowledge of electronic components, PCBAs, or contract manufacturing.
• General understanding of core manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Desire to work toward APICS/ASCM certification in the future.

Key Competencies

• Procurement & Purchasing Support
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Material Planning Assistance
• ERP/MRP Data Entry
• Order Tracking & Expediting
• Inventory Management Support
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving