Senior Supply Chain Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage lead time, purchases, pulls in and rescheduling of shipments based on customer's forecast and project requirements.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase goods for AMAX following established policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Participate in, review, negotiate, and monitor supplier contracts.
• Conduct various phases of formal cost reduction programs.
• Investigate all aspects; consult with others concerned or potentially affected; develop recommendations for actions; and follow through as appropriate.
• Pursue projects and solve problems of very broad and significant importance, scope, and/or complexity involving activities such as: identifying the problem, designing the approach, gathering data, arriving at conclusions, recommending action, implementing the action, following up on procedures, and administering control and reporting phases.
• Undertake and execute studies and projects related to new products or processes; product modifications, modernization of existing processes, etc.; make appropriate studies and consultations; analyze and evaluate findings; contribute constructive ideas; investigate new processing equipment possibilities; evaluate economic aspects of the project; develop recommendations accordingly.
• On approved projects, participate in operations planning and layout, and follow through during installation.
• Conduct or participate in statistical process studies to determine the extent and cause of process variation.
• Establish the need for process control and identify appropriate manual, statistical, or computer-assisted methods for control.
• Monitor process performance for continued adequacy.
• Develop estimated costs to manufacture special items requested by Marketing or customers.
• Determine the method of fabrication for special orders.
• Develop estimated costs and processing sheets for special production orders.
• Update specials program and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and formulas
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize projects and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to execute projects across all phases and take ownership of responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's education, experience level, and skill set.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

Location perks: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile.

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Cater