Senior Specialist, Purchasing (Sr. Buyer)

Senior Specialist, Purchasing Entegris is growing and seeking a highly motivated Sr. Specialist, Purchasing located in our Burnet, TX facility - 55 miles Northwest of Austin! You will support complex manufacturing lines globally in the company's Advanced Material Deposition Group! In this role, you will be a source of contact to manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned components. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality products and good on-time delivery performance. Collaborate with planning teams on forecasts to align with procurement plans. Maintain accurate purchase order records and track supplier performance metrics. Implement continuous Improvement processes as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Create and process standard purchase orders in SAP for approved vendors. Partnering with commodity managers to improve delivery performance and reduce lead times. Monitor lead times and supply risks to proactively adjust purchasing strategies. Ensure delivery of proactive and predictive supply line performance and data in support of manufacturing plants at Entegris. Monitor & execute procurement daily tasks: Timely conversion of purchase requisitions (PR's) and placement of relevant purchase orders (PO's), monitor and maintain PO delivery dates, past due PO's, review/process of MRP exception messages. Define, implement and drive inventory strategies to mitigate demand fluctuations and NPI roadmap changes, including purchasing risk in anticipation of last time buy and end of product life. Identify, standardize, and implement best-in-class processes and tools to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of raw material inventory management. Partnering with material quality engineers to mitigate risk of downtime due to raw material quality issues. Meet and/or exceed target on P.E.A.K metrics - "Procurement Execution and KPI's" (E.g., Vendor OTD, P.O. Confirmation, Unconverted PR %, P.O. Order Acknowledgement, MRP exceptions for pull in, pushout, cancel, etc.) Other duties as requested.

WHAT WE SEEK

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field, preferred. APICS Certified preferred. 2-5 Years of experience in a similar role, Chemical Industry or Semiconductors, preferred. Must have SAP (Intermediate level) and Excel skills. Sound understanding of the MRP, ERP, Purchasing Business Environments & SAP. Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-collaborative, cross-functional environment. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities. A proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail.

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization - not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Annual bonus eligibility Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs Education assistance to support your learning journey A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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