Buyer III

Job Description The position will be responsible for improving the efficiency of supply chain operations through data collection, analysis, and recommending sustainable solutions to meet customer requirements and INFICON ISS objectives. The ideal candidate must be able to support the procurement activities and the strategic objectives within a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment. The primary responsibility for this position is to maintain in‑stock goals based on timely stock, forecast review, and improve supply chain material flow through analysis. Responsible for all aspects of the purchase order, inventory control, and vendor management with key supplier partners. Essential Job Duties Review and analyze MRP requirements against planned order and exception reports to determine purchasing actions required against supply and demand Review and monitor supply/demand information, and take appropriate actions to ensure a minimum 95% fill rate in support of production schedules Execute and manage the entire purchase order process for assigned part categories, including documentation, data entry, submission, order expediting, delivery, and reconciliation of related issues Monitor and action aging Purchase Requisitions (PRs), create Purchase Orders (POs), update PO promise dates from suppliers, and manage PO schedule changes / react to ERP exception messages in a timely manner Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resilience into the supply chain without driving excess inventory Maintain purchasing item attributes, such as lead times, cost, UOM, supplier information, and related vendor attributes, within the company ERP system Lead purchasing activities within part‑category ownership with Manufacturing, Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Quality, and/or Engineering departments as needed to solve complex material supply issues and maintain inventory at planned levels Identify and understand critical suppliers within assigned part categories; develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers; conduct regular open‑order reviews and manage or mitigate critical supplier OTD, cost, and quality performance Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure purchased materials meet required specifications and root‑cause corrective actions are submitted in a timely fashion Provide input to Strategic Sourcing Managers on key vendor performance; participate in QBRs or supplier audits as needed; partner on sourcing projects and incumbent supplier transition plans while mitigating disruption risk from existing footprint Support supplier consolidation in alignment with Strategic Sourcing Understand value‑stream capacity plans in S&OP and SAP; ensure supply base and procurement plans are in place to meet requirements and ensure that forecasts, demand planning, material planning, and schedule requirements are aligned and integrated Maintain supplier capacity modeling for supply chain capabilities for short (0–3 months), mid (3–18 months), and long‑term (5‑year plan) horizons; understand demand inputs and position supply to support unconstrained growth in both short‑term and long‑term horizons Promote positive relationships internally and with external businesses Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management or Business 5+ years of purchasing, supply‑chain, and demand‑planning experience High level of proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP) Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP and data elements to drive MRP; excellent computer skills with emphasis in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Experience working with advanced manufacturing techniques: Kanban, pull systems, VMI, LEAN—highly desirable Knowledge and experience with quality tools such as Lean Six Sigma, Yellow Belt or higher, FAI, FMEA, DFM—highly desirable Excellent organizational and time‑management skills Effective problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills Independent, results‑driven, analytical, and proactive Ability to develop and execute creative and innovative solutions Behaviors A successful candidate must be a capable communicator, fast learner, adept at managing multiple responsibilities, and able to work collaboratively with business partners at all levels of the organization. Work well with both internal and external teams Customer‑centric and service‑oriented Self‑starter in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving team environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Additional Information Salary range: $80,000–$95,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits: major medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 8%, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more. INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. 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