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Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, seeks a procurement professional to coordinate the purchase of materials, products and services that support day-to-day operations. The role emphasizes on-time, cost-efficient sourcing within quality guidelines.

You will analyze requirements, solicit proposals, negotiate terms, and manage contracts while maintaining ERP-based records and complying with safety and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in personal computers including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyses, and interpret general business documents and regulations.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates procurement of materials, products and services to support daily operations.
• Ensures orders are placed and delivered on schedule in a cost-effective manner while meeting standards.
• Maintains control and accuracy of orders and related documents using ERP systems.
• Analyzes material requirements, supplier options, and delivery dates.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals; interviews potential suppliers.
• Advises on supplier selection, negotiates cost vs. quality, and implements contracts.
• Coordinates methods to distribute materials cost-effectively and tracks supplier performance.
• Maintains knowledge of Silfex Quality Management System and applies procedures.
• Follows safety policies and supports lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.

Job description

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks And Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Job Description

Essential Function

Coordinates activities related to the procurement of materials, products and services for Silfex, in support of the daily operations by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assures that the materials, products and/or services are ordered and delivered on schedule in a cost-effective manner while meeting all quality and corporate standards of the company.
• Maintains timely control and accuracy of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records through use of our ERP software.
• Analyzes the requirements of the material, product or service, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date needed.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested material, product or service.
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Advices company personnel or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and production needs.
• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute the material or product in a cost-effective manner.
• Tracks the performance of suppliers in quality, service, cost and delivery.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Follows all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to management.
• Assists in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Performs tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma/GED with 5 + years’ purchasing experience. Certification as an Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Purchasing Professional (C.P.P.) is desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers to include knowledge in the use of the Internet and software programs such as Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to multi-task effectively in a high paced environment.
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Must possess strong attention to details.
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision.
• Must be able to attain sufficient task success to establish credibility with management, staff and employees.

Delegation Of Authorities

• Personnel Authority. This position has delegated personnel authority.
• Financial Authority. This position has delegated financial authority.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.