Buyer

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor LLC is seeking a Buyer in Bloomington, MN to purchase goods and services for in-house production of differentiated power and sensor technologies. The role includes supplier research, price negotiations, inventory management, and budgeting, with in-person training followed by a hybrid schedule. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication, and ERP/Microsoft Office experience, with a salary range of $72,500–$90,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in negotiating and purchasing procedures.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, and technical applications to semiconductor manufacturing, preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and perform under pressure.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP software systems is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Meet purchasing requirements per Polar policy.
• Source items at competitive prices from dependable manufacturers.
• Manage purchase orders through full cycle to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Serve as main contact for internal and external customers.
• Coordinate PO status and changes with internal teams.
• Maintain purchase orders using department tracking system.
• Support quality, safety, CQI, 5S, yield management & cost containment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Purchasing procedures

Analytical skills

Knowledge of semiconductors

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The buyer is responsible for purchasing goods and services for use within Polar Semiconductor. This position requires comparative research and the ability to negotiate pricing with suppliers, evaluate inventory and stick within a budget. The buyer must understand the unique needs of Polar Semiconductor. Role requires in-person training with hybrid schedule after training period.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure company’s purchasing requirements are met by possessing knowledge of the Polar Semiconductor purchasing policy and its intent.
• Source quality items at competitive prices, locating dependable manufacturers.
• Ensure deliveries by managing purchase orders through full purchase cycle.
• Key point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Responsible to maintain contact with internal teams regarding purchase order status and changes.
• Maintain purchase orders through department tracking system, pursuing any delinquent purchase orders.
• Support company initiatives, such as quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment.
• Perform other duties, as required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills
• Demonstrated abilities in negotiating and purchasing procedures
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, and technical applications to semiconductor manufacturing, preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and perform under pressure
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience with ERP software systems is a plus, but not required

Citizenship / Residency Requirements

Please note that this position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary: The estimated base salary range for the position is $72,500-$90,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

ABOUT US

At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S. based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.

ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL AREA

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.

EEO STATEMENT

Polar Semiconductor LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.