Description
Tosoh SMD, Inc. is a global leader in semiconductor materials for the electronics, aeronautics and medical industries. Our superior products help our customers introduce new technologies that make consumers lives easier and move us into the future. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and materials laboratory located in Grove City, OH manages the entire life cycle of all our products including supply chain development, research and development, manufacturing, testing and distribution.
Summary
The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of material from suppliers and forecasting for key materials.
Buyer reports to the Procurement Manager – Indirect.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities
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- Utilize MRP logic and/or forecasts in the procurement of raw materials, subcontracted services, semi-finished goods, and indirect items.
- Manage inventory to maximize turnover while avoiding stock-outs.
- Manage Purchase Orders from issuance to closure, including resolving blocked invoices, discrepancies and identifying when expedited shipment is needed.
- Provide forecasts to suppliers on a recurring and regular basis.
- Assist with selection and qualification of suppliers based on commercial and technical capability.
- Establish effective supplier relationships which mitigate risk in the supply chain.
- Work closely with Commodity/Purchasing Managers to mature supply chain and assist with selection and qualification of new suppliers based on commercial and technical capability.
- Support management in the completion of supplier audits and scorecards.
- Ensure suppliers adhere the requirements defined by Tosoh’s Supplier Expectations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Required - Procurement or Supply Chain Management preferred.
- 3 + years purchasing experience or extensive internship with direct buying responsibility.
- Procurement experience in manufacturing beneficial.
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Skills and Qualifications
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- Good computer skills required.
- Experience with managing multiple priorities required.
- Knowledge of MRP/SAP is a plus.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation skills.
- APICS certification beneficial
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically-<10%.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods.
- Must be able to walk and stand for brief periods
Tosoh SMD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans
