Buyer - Temporary (Remote)

Job SummaryAt Ichor, procurement and material delivery is at the heart of what we do. Our Global Supply Chain team is investing in people, processes and technology and seeking to hire a highly motivated Buyer. If you have procurement experience managing inbound delivery of material across multiple global sites, address your internal stakeholder needs with a sense of urgency, and work well in a dynamic environment we want to talk to you.ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities - Other duties may be assignedChampion and influence best procurement practices and use of software and new technologyManage deliveries and escalations of the assigned commodity and suppliers across multiple manufacturing sitesTo complete this successfully you will:Maintain accurate ERP (specifically, MRP) records, quote, and item masterExecute purchase orders to suppliers in a timely manner Maintain accurate delivery information in the ERP system and in alignment with MRP requirementsEstablish daily working relationships with suppliers, managing changing priorities and escalationsMaintain strong internal stakeholder relationships through follow up, communication and quality of workProvide non-binding forecasts information to suppliers and regularly assess, monitor and report constraints and potential constraintsIdentify root cause issues of delivery constraints and drive corrective actions with both the supplier and cross functional Ichor Supply Chain team.Manage returns and repair process for commitments for assigned commodityManage reclaim / salvage / re-sale / rework of excess and obsolete inventory for assigned commodityQualificationsSkills:Highly organized and able to manage significant PO workload, track and drive closure on issuesAbility to learn / understand the supplier’s business and manufacturing processes, technology sourced, and product familiesAbility to concisely communicate escalations, requirements and issues to suppliers, stakeholders, peers, upper management and customers with clarityStrong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, hands-on and results drivenStrong knowledge of all aspects of purchasing, supplier selection, cost analysis and negotiation, Work independently in fast paced environmentExperience and Education:Bachelor degree in Business or Engineering preferred 1-5 years relevant experience or a combination thereofExperience working in ERP (specifically MRP) & PLM systems; Oracle, SAP and Agile preferredNote: This is a 100% onsite position. Remote and Hybrid Work Agreements will not be considered.
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. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.
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. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.
Ichor Precision Machining (IPM) is an ITAR-compliant operation. 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.