Buyer

Axcelis-Technologies-Inc.; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Incentive bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and commodity management across manufacturing, planning, engineering and quality teams.

You will handle requisitions, POs, RFQs, and BOM maintenance to ensure timely, cost-effective material and service acquisition. The role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier development, and collaboration with QA to address quality and delivery issues, in a hybrid work setting with growth opportunities within a leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and coordinate purchasing with manufacturing, planning and engineering.
• Process purchase orders, PO changes and RFQs with suppliers.
• Maintain BOMs, part numbers, commodity information and supplier records in the ERP system.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities and services.
• Develop new supplier sources and evaluate alternatives to remain cost-competitive.
• Support commodity management including market trend assessments and pricing analysis.
• Work with suppliers and QA to resolve quality, delivery and performance issues.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONBuyerLocation: Beverly, MA (Hybrid)Reports to: Senior Commodities ManagerTravel Required: Minimal (less than 10%)Drive procurement excellence that keeps advanced manufacturing moving.For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been a leader in semiconductor manufacturing innovation, delivering advanced ion implantation systems relied upon by the world's top chipmakers. With more than 30 global locations and a worldwide installed base, Axcelis operates within a complex, fast-moving supply chain. As a Buyer, you will support procurement and commodity management activities by working closely with manufacturing, planning, engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure the timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, equipment, and services.What You'll DoReview and analyze purchase requisitions and coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams.Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order changes, and requests for quotations (RFQs) with suppliers.Maintain procurement business system data and ensure the accuracy and integrity of supply chain information.Create and maintain bills of material (BOMs), part numbers, commodity information, supplier records, and other enterprise system data.Support procurement team initiatives including part parameter maintenance, quote table maintenance, supplier database updates, and error-report analysis.Perform cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities, materials, components, equipment, and services.Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned supplier agreements and procurements to achieve the highest quality at the best value.Develop new supply sources and evaluate alternative suppliers when existing vendors are no longer competitive.Recommend cost-saving opportunities, including make-versus-buy analyses and alternative sourcing strategies.Work closely with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality, delivery, and performance issues.Support commodity management activities including commodity business plans, market trend assessments, pricing analysis, and product availability reviews.Build and maintain expertise in assigned domestic and/or global commodity categories.What You NeedBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.1-2 years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related business function preferred.Experience working with ERP, MRP, or supply chain management systems preferred.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Experience working with suppliers and supporting manufacturing operations preferred.Why Axcelis?At Axcelis, you will work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while contributing to technology that shapes the future.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTIt is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE$52,940.40 - $79,410.60This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based onmultiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, worklocation, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression asyou develop within the role.Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in theAxcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regularemployees working 20+ hours a week).