Buyer II

Tosoh SMD, Inc.•Grove City, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tosoh SMD, Inc. is a global leader in semiconductor materials. Our superior products help customers introduce cutting-edge technologies that make our 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 our products, including supply chain development, research and development, manufacturing, testing and distribution. Our innovative and devoted team of scientists, engineers, metallurgical experts, manufacturers and managers continuously collaborate and strategize to improve and create new materials for a wide range of customers' semiconductor needs. These products are used in many final applications like automotive, mobile devices, computers, artificial intelligence, 5G networks and industrial automation. As one of over 100 Tosoh Corporation's family of companies our motto is "We Make the Material That Makes Your Devices Work". Position Charter The Buyer is responsible for the procurement cycle including; forecasting material demands; issuing quotations to suppliers; procuring materials from suppliers; resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies; and general supplier management activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain Management preferred.
3 + years purchasing experience or extensive internship with direct buying responsibility.
Good computer skills required.
Experience with managing multiple priorities required.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Procurement experience in manufacturing beneficial.
Knowledge of MRP is a plus.
APICS certification beneficial

Responsibilities

Utilize MRP, replenishment signals and/or forecasts in the procurement of raw materials, subcontracted services, semi-finished goods, and indirect items.
Manage inventory stocking levels to maximize turnover while avoiding stock-outs.
Manage Purchase Orders from issuance to closure, including resolving blocked invoices, discrepancies and identifying when expedited shipments are 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 and maintain effective supplier relationships to mitigate risk in the supply chain.
Work closely with the Commodity/Purchasing Managers to mature the supply chain
Assist with the 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 to the requirements defined by Tosoh’s Supplier Expectations.