Buyer II

UCT; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCT, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Buyer II to source, purchase and expedite materials from approved suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance. You will support new product introductions, drive cost reduction initiatives, and manage supplier performance through scorecards and strategic negotiations.

You will collaborate across teams to optimize material costs, resolve invoice issues, and maintain procurement records, contributing to key supply chain objectives including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; 2+ years in purchasing/materials role.
• Experience with MRP systems, SAP or Oracle; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase and expedite materials from approved vendors locally and overseas.
• Support NPI procurement and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and negotiate terms to improve cost, delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material costs and availability.

Skills

SAP

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Management / Business / Materials /Industrial Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

SAP ERP

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world !We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smartcar,and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCTis looking for a talentedBuyer IIto join us in Austin, TX!

The Buyer II is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and expediting materials from approved suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance. This role supports new product introductions, drives cost reduction initiatives, and manages supplier performance through scorecards and strategic negotiations. The Buyer II collaborates across teams to optimize material costs, resolve invoice issues, and maintain procurement records, contributing to key supply chain objectives including inventory control, material availability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for buying, sourcing and expediting materials, commodities from approved vendor lists both locally and overseas.
• Expertise with NPI procurement preferred.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and meeting quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers.
• Maintain, monitor and provide feedback on supplier’s scorecard programs for cost, delivery and quality.
• Work towards achieving given objectives/KPI such as inventory management, MRB, RVN, cost reduction, materials availability and quality management.
• Support, execute and provide inputs to improve Supply Chain initiatives and strategies.
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV.
• Understand suppliers, their capabilities, market trend and technologies for assigned commodities.
• Work with Materials Quote Analysts to quote new and existing materials. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Makes tactical buying decisions.
• Invoice resolution for payment approvals.
• Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output.
• Maintains procurement records, documentation and metrics.
• Follow up with logistics to receive materials in warehouse.
• Other duties as required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• SAP (Or other ERP systems).
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate with local and international suppliers.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system Microsoft Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Management / Business / Materials /Industrial Engineering.

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years working experience for purchasing or materials areas.
• Knowledge of MRP system, SAP or Oracle.
• Able to perform in fast paced environment; Preferably experience from manufacturing environment.
• Possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Prolonged sitting with some standing and bending intermittently during work hours.
• Subject to interruptions
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

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