Direct Materials Buyer | Global Procurement

Axiom; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Buyer Direct 3 to join its Global Procurement & Supply Chain team in Milpitas, CA. The role focuses on procuring direct materials for manufacturing, ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in procurement, strong supplier management skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems. Collaboration across planning, production, logistics, and finance is essential to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2–4 years of procurement/supply chain experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and inventory.
• Strong analytical and supplier-relations skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of direct materials by reviewing requirements and placing purchase orders.
• Collaborate with suppliers on pricing, delivery, quality, and material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage obsolescence risks.
• Analyze procurement metrics and drive cost savings.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, planning, logistics, and warehouse teams for on-time delivery.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel (Advanced)

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Axiom is seeking a Buyer Direct 3 to join its Global Procurement & Supply Chain team in Milpitas, CA. The role focuses on procuring direct materials for manufacturing, ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in procurement, strong supplier management skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems. Collaboration across planning, production, logistics, and finance is essential to maintain uninterrupted operations.