Buyer II

Talentify; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support the Purchasing team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on PO activity, Ariba file management, data analysis, and supplier bid evaluation to drive cost reductions and improved supplier performance.

You will negotiate terms, collaborate with internal/external customers, and produce impact-focused reports and strategies to optimize procurement outcomes in a semiconductor/electronics context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree can be substituted by minimum of 4 years direct work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience; eight years preferred
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing desired; electronics industry background at a minimum
• SAP Ariba experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Products such as Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience in standard purchasing practices related to associated manufacturing, documents (BOMs, specifications, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist Procurement team with purchase order activities and projects; Manage and maintain Ariba files
• Analyze and communicate relevant data such as vendor quotes, parts lists, reports, etc.
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate bids from suppliers for price, delivery, quality, and terms and conditions
• Manage open order base to optimize maximum supplier performance
• Evaluate supplier performance with various rating methods
• Assist with cost reduction activities
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers
• Produce reports, statistics, and strategies

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

Data analysis

Supplier communication

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years direct work experience

Tools

SAP Ariba

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist Procurement team with purchase order activites and projects. Manage and maintain Ariba files
• Analyze and communicate relevant data such as vendor quotes, parts lists, reports, etc.
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate bids from suppliers for price, delivery, quality, and terms and conditions
• Manage open order base to optimize maximum supplier performance
• Evaluate supplier performance with various rating methods
• Assist with cost reduction activities
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers
• Produce reports, statistics, and strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree can be substituted by minimum of 4 years direct work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience; eight years preferred
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing desired; electronics industry background at a minimum.
• SAP Ariba experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Products such as Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience in standard purchasing practices related to associated manufacturing, documents (BOMs, specifications, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

EEO

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”