Production Buyer II

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Production Buyer II in Beverly, MA (Hybrid) to support procurement activities across manufacturing, planning, and engineering. You will review requisitions, process POs, maintain BOMs, and drive supplier performance to ensure best value.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement or related fields, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Collaboration with QA and supplier bases will be essential in this fast-moving supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or related function.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or supply chain management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and RFQs with suppliers.
• Maintain procurement system data and ensure accuracy of supply chain information.
• Create and maintain bills of material, part numbers, commodity information, supplier records.
• Support procurement initiatives including supplier data maintenance and error-report analysis.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities, materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of supplier agreements to achieve value.
• Develop new supply sources and evaluate alternative suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Production Buyer II

Location: Beverly, MA (Hybrid)

Reports to: Supply Chain Optimization Manager

Travel Required: Minimal (less than 10%)

For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been a leader in semiconductor manufacturing innovation, delivering advanced ion implantation systems relied upon by the world's top chipmakers. With more than 30 global locations and a worldwide installed base, Axcelis operates within a complex, fast-moving supply chain.

What You'll Do

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order changes, and requests for quotations (RFQs) with suppliers.
• Maintain procurement business system data and ensure the accuracy and integrity of supply chain information.
• Create and maintain bills of material (BOMs), part numbers, commodity information, supplier records, and other enterprise system data.
• Support procurement team initiatives including part parameter maintenance, quote table maintenance, supplier database updates, and error-report analysis.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities, materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned supplier agreements and procurements to achieve the highest quality at the best value.
• Develop new supply sources and evaluate alternative suppliers when existing vendors are no longer competitive.
• Recommend cost-saving opportunities, including make-versus-buy analyses and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Work closely with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality, delivery, and performance issues.
• Support commodity management activities including commodity business plans, market trend assessments, pricing analysis, and product availability reviews.
• Build and maintain expertise in assigned domestic and/or global commodity categories.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related business function preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or supply chain management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and supporting manufacturing operations preferred.

Why Axcelis?

At Axcelis, you will work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while contributing to technology that shapes the future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.

U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE

$68,099.09 - $102,148.63

This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role. Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).