Buyer

Buyer Position

At SHELLBACK, we believe there is a better way to provide semiconductor capital equipment. A more valuable way where customers are earned. We work for our customers and we're passionate about it. Our mission is to help achieve their goals through collaboration, trust, and transparency. Serving both traditional semiconductor fabs, as well as emerging technologies, SHELLBACK is a cost-effective single source for fully integrated equipment solutions.

Shellback is looking for a full time Buyer responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials in support of our Coopersburg, PA manufacturing operations. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a growing department in a forever expanding semiconductor market. We are looking for candidates who are energetic, willing to take ownership, and driven to see success to be part of this new team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement of purchased materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services in support of the manufacturing facility.
• Establish alternative sources for materials and services, negotiate with suppliers on delivery improvements, and proactively communicate delivery status to various company stakeholders.
• Investigate reasons for material delays, initiate corrective action and coordinate related problems with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, sales, and finance.
• Coordinate Engineering Change notifications with suppliers.
• Process rejected material and initiate corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS office suite (particularly Excel).
• Familiar with manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory control methods and processes.
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet the demands of the project schedule.
• Strong communication skills with vendors, customers, sales & marketing, and technical personnel.

Preferred requirement

• 2-3 years work experience.

Education

• Bachelor or Associate degree or equivalent work experience.