Buyer / Planner

Cohu, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Buyer / Planner in San Diego, California. This role involves establishing supply sources, negotiating contracts, and monitoring production schedules. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in purchasing within a technical manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical and tuition assistance, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in purchasing and materials planning.
Industry experience with electro-mechanical components/products/equipment.
Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Responsibilities

Establish sources of supply for procured materials and services.
Negotiate supplier contracts to support production requirements.
Monitor engineering and production schedules to ensure material supply.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials Planning

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

APICS certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

MS Office

MS Word

Job description

Join to apply for the Buyer / Planner role at Cohu, Inc.

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from Cohu, Inc.

Position Overview

Cohu is the leading supplier of semiconductor test handlers and contactors, and a growing provider of automated test equipment, inspection & metrology solutions, and data analytics software to optimize semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity. We are looking for a senior-level Buyer / Planner in Poway (Rancho Bernardo as of 12/1/2025) to join the Global Supply Chain team.

Under general direction, the buyer utilizes a thorough understanding of purchasing and materials management principles to establish sources of supply for procuring materials, equipment, and services. The buyer negotiates supplier contracts of broad scope and unusual complexity in support of the Company’s production and operating requirements. As a planner, the individual monitors engineering and assembly/production schedules to ensure a proper supply of materials and assemblies are available at each phase of the process to meet the Company’s engineering and production goals and service requirements.

With more than 3,000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, competitive compensation, generous employee benefits, and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice.

Easy apply and a real human will review your resume.

Connect with Cohu… Connect with your future.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience. APICS certification preferred.
Experience: Five or more years of experience in purchasing and materials planning in a technical manufacturing environment. Prefer industry experience with electro‑mechanical components/products/equipment/machinery. Qualified candidates will have experience with contract manufacturing in a New Product Introduction or engineering/manufacturing environment (contract manufacturing experience such as cable & harness assemblies, PCBAs, and custom box builds). Requires proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle or SAP or other similar enterprise-wide platforms.
Skills/Technical Requirements: Proficient with MRP systems; Oracle experience preferred but not required. Good oral and written communication skills, basic math skills. Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented. Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office suite of products including Word and Excel. Ability to maintain an impartial and ethical relationship with suppliers in line with Company policy. Requires ability to travel to supplier and other company sites as required, up to 10% of time.

EEO Statement

Cohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category. In addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request.

Globally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.

Benefits