Junior Buyer (Production & Materials)

Overview: The incumbent will be responsible for Supply Chain Operational Support for cross business requirements. Responsibilities: Evaluates planned order and exception reports using Oracle Applications Planners Workbench. Analyzes requirements for supplies, raw materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of production and other internal customers. Contact suppliers, obtains and analyzes quotes/bid proposals and negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and/or contracts. Exercises a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply and makes purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements. Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials, equipment and other internal customer requirements and expedites material as planned. Coordinates technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others todetermine source of nonconformance and takes appropriate corrective action with supplier. Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is desirable. CPM preferred. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondences. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience with ERP software required; preferably Oracle Applications. Effective communication skill. Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Able to work with different departments/functional groups. Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Supply Chain Management Experience in direct materials purchase with good exposure in supplier and commodity management Company Overview Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets. Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com. Equal Opportunity Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.