Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Supply Chain team supporting our Minnesota Precision Machining Division, which serves both semiconductor and a growing Aerospace & Defense (A&D) customer base. This role is critical to ensuring supply continuity, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and managing supplier performance during a period of rapid growth and operational complexity. The Minnesota site supports AS9100-certified Aerospace & Defense programs while continuing to scale semiconductor production, requiring close supplier collaboration, strong procurement discipline, and effective cross-functional coordination. The Buyer will work closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to manage procurement activities, support NPI programs, and mitigate supply risks that could impact production ramps and customer commitments.

Specific Job Duties:

NPI & Prototype Procurement

• Manage quoting, supplier engagement, and purchasing execution for NPI and prototype programs
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and materials to support new product development
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet Aerospace & Defense compliance requirements
• Document and institutionalize AS9100 and customer-specific purchasing requirements within procurement processes

Supplier & Commodity Management

• Monitor supplier delivery commitments and drive resolution of shortages, delays, or quality issues
• Communicate demand forecasts and coordinate production requirements with suppliers
• Monitor purchasing activity to minimize incremental material spend while protecting supply continuity
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance metrics

Supply Risk & Escalation Management

• Identify capacity constraints, delivery risks, or material shortages that may impact production
• Lead supply recovery plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Escalate issues effectively while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience

• 3-8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting precision machining, semiconductor equipment, or Aerospace & Defense supply chains strongly preferred
• Experience with AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments preferred

Systems

• Experience working in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Familiarity with PLM systems such as Agile is a plus

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high PO volumes
• Clear and concise communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage supply risk and drive issue resolution
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
• Willingness to collaborate with global suppliers and teams across time zones

Location Requirement

This role is based on-site in Minnesota to support close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams, and to meet the engagement and documentation requirements associated with Aerospace & Defense programs and AS9100 compliance.

For candidates based in Minnesota, the pay range for this salaried exempt position is $58,700 - $95,000.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.


ITAR ONLY The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with "green card" permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.


Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.


Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.


Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

About the Team

Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining's heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.


Ichor Precision Machining (IPM) is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with "green card" permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected individual (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire.


Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.