Senior Buyer, Direct Materials & Supply Chain Excellence

ASM International N.V.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM International N.V. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Specialist I, Purchasing to lead direct materials procurement and supplier performance for production.

You will issue and manage POs, monitor deliveries, and collaborate with planning, manufacturing and project teams to ensure supply continuity. The role requires a 5+ year track record in purchasing in manufacturing, SAP proficiency, and strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement/supply chain experience.
• Experience managing direct materials within manufacturing.
• Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of direct materials to support production requirements and customer demand.
• Create, issue, confirm, reschedule, and cancel purchase orders for accurate supply execution.
• Monitor material deliveries and drive supplier performance to meet schedules.
• Proactively engage suppliers to mitigate supply risks and continuity of supply.
• Coordinate supply activities during product transfers for uninterrupted material availability.
• Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and goods receipt issues with stakeholders.
• Track and improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance.
• Expedite material deliveries and address critical supply gaps with suppliers.
• Implement and manage supply flexibility programs including safety stock and VMI.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term success.
• Collaborate with planning, project management, manufacturing and other teams to resolve shortages.
• Lead and participate in meetings related to commodities or projects.
• Drive continuous improvement of purchasing processes and methods.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Independent with multi-priority load

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

ASM International N.V. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Specialist I, Purchasing to lead direct materials procurement and supplier performance for production.

You will issue and manage POs, monitor deliveries, and collaborate with planning, manufacturing and project teams to ensure supply continuity. The role requires a 5+ year track record in purchasing in manufacturing, SAP proficiency, and strong negotiation and analytical skills.