Buyer/Planner

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a procurement professional to ensure uninterrupted material supply for production of silicon carbide wafers. You will create and expedite purchase orders, maintain optimal inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to meet delivery and lead times.

Day-to-day work includes analyzing ERP signals, collaborating with planning and category management, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. A BS and 3 years in buying or procurement are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3 years' experience in buying, planning, or procurement.
• Experience with direct materials purchasing.
• Experience in a self-directed, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders for on-time delivery of materials.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to support production.
• Collaborate with planning and category management to align material needs with supplier commitments.
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding orders, shortages, schedules, and escalations.
• Analyze MRP/ERP signals to drive purchasing and replenishment actions.
• Support introduction of new parts or processes to aid wafer processing.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supplier management

Education

BS in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Oracle or SAP (MRP/ERP systems)

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way. We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do. Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them. Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave. Student? We offer continuing education assistance. Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here’s the Gist:

The role will be responsible for executing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers on delivery and lead times, and ensuring uninterrupted material supply to support production. The focus will be on Quality, Delivery, Cost Management, and continuous improvements to enable efficient processing of semiconductor wafers.

Day-to-Day:

• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production demand
• Collaborate with planning and category management teams to align material requirements with supplier commitments
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding open orders, shortages, delivery schedules, and escalations
• Analyze MRP/ERP system signals to drive purchasing decisions and replenishment actions
• Support the introduction of new parts or processes to aid in the timely processing of semiconductor wafers
• Identify and communicate cost savings opportunities and process improvement ideas

This Job is Right for You if You Have:

• BS in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3 years' experience in a buying, planning, or procurement role
• Experience with direct materials purchasing
• Demonstrated experience working in a self-directed, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Energetic individual who can support a dynamic and exciting manufacturing and product line
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Responsive with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage supplier relationships on a day-to-day basis and resolve supply issues effectively

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• 3 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner role, ideally in the semiconductor industry
• Working knowledge of Oracle or SAP (MRP/ERP systems) strongly desirable
• Capable of working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
• Certification as a supply chain professional (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) or Quality (Six Sigma)

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies. After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.

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