Supply Chain Buyer

Amax 1; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Job summary

AMAX is seeking a procurement and sourcing professional to lead lead time management, purchasing, and supplier negotiations. You will help develop sourcing strategies and monitor cost-reduction initiatives while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, process improvement, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and finance. A strong Excel background and a track record in manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to prioritize.
• Collaborative team player with proven project execution across phases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage lead time, purchases, pulls in and rescheduling of shipments based on forecast and project needs.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase goods following established policies and procedures.
• Contribute input into sourcing strategies and supplier contracts.
• Monitor cost reduction programs and develop actionable recommendations.
• Lead projects from problem identification through data gathering to recommendations and execution.
• Develop estimates and processing sheets for special production orders.
• Plan operations on approved projects and support installation.
• Conduct or participate in studies to control process variation and improve performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Manage lead time, purchases, pulls in and rescheduling of shipments based on customer’s forecast and project requirements.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase goods for AMAX following established policies and procedures
• Providing appropriate input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Participating, reviewing, negotiating and monitoring the suppliers contracts
• Conducts various phases of formal cost reduction programs. Investigates all aspects; consult with others concerned or potentially affected; develop recommendations for actions; and follow through as appropriate.
• Pursues projects and solves problems of very broad and significant importance, scope, and/or complexity involving activities such as: identifying the problem, designing the approach, gathering data, arriving at conclusions, recommending action, implementing the action, following up on procedures, and administering control and reporting phases.
• Undertakes and executes studies and projects related to new products or processes; product modifications, modernization of existing processes, etc.; makes appropriate studies and consultations; analyzes and evaluates findings; contributes own constructive ideas; investigates new processing equipment possibilities; evaluates economic aspects of the project; develops recommendations accordingly.
• On approved projects, participates in operations planning and layout, and follows through during installation.
• Conducts or participates in statistical process studies to determine the extent and cause of process variation. Establishes the need for process control and identifies appropriate manual, statistical, or computer-assisted methods for control. Monitors process performance for continued adequacy.
• Develop estimated costs to manufacture special items requested by Marketing or customers.
• Determine the method of fabrication for special orders.
• Develop estimated costs and processing sheets for special production orders.
• Update specials program and other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and formulas
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize projects and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to execute projects across all phases and take ownership of responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred but not required

• The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's education, experience level, and skill set
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work.

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale. To learn more about AMAX’s advanced AI solutions, visit amax.com.

Join Us

Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible in the hardware industry.

AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.