Junior Buyer- Temp to Perm

Job Description

Job Description

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) Headquartered in Fremont, California, Aehr Test Systems is a leading provider of test solutions for testing, burning-in, and stabilizing semiconductor devices in wafer level, singulated die, and package part form, and has installed thousands of systems worldwide. Increasing quality, reliability, safety, and security needs of semiconductors used across multiple applications, including electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar and wind power, computing, advanced AI processors, data and telecommunications infrastructure, and solid-state memory and storage, are driving additional test requirements, incremental capacity needs, and new opportunities for Aehr Test products and solutions.

 

We are seeking a  Junior Buyer in our Fremont, CA location.

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support procurement and supply chain activities for our electronic and manufacturing operations. In this temp-to-hire role, you will assist in purchasing materials, tracking production requirements, and maintaining accurate data to support overall cost and delivery performance. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in supply chain management while gaining hands-on exposure to PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) and electronic components under the mentorship of senior procurement staff. This position will require working onsite to start to facilitate hands-on training and seamless integration with our manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, electronic components, and services to support production schedules.
• Order Tracking & Expediting: Monitor material readiness, track shipments, and actively work to resolve material shortages or delivery delays.
• Supplier Coordination: Support and maintain daily communication with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and distributors to ensure supply continuity.
• Data & ERP Maintenance: Maintain highly accurate purchasing data, lead times, and pricing records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to track material availability for production and new product introductions.
• Inventory Support: Assist with inventory management initiatives, including tracking excess and obsolete material reduction.
• Sourcing Assistance: Provide administrative support for supplier sourcing, initial qualification gathering, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 0–2 years of purchasing, supply chain, or internship experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity or exposure to ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is a plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Core Competencies: Excellent organizational, analytical, and foundational problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple administrative priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic exposure to or knowledge of electronic components, PCBAs, or contract manufacturing.

• General understanding of core manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Desire to work toward APICS/ASCM certification in the future.

Key Competencies

• Procurement & Purchasing Support

• Supply Chain Coordination
• Material Planning Assistance
• ERP/MRP Data Entry
• Order Tracking & Expediting
• Inventory Management Support
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving