Buyer , Lead

Overview

Buyer, Lead in the NPI Supply Chain organization, operating from India and supporting US requirements. Analyzes purchase requirements and coordinates purchasing activities across departments to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of inventory.

What you'll do

• Review purchase requisitions, manage request for quotes (RFQs), and purchase order changes.
• Manage ongoing supplier relations commercially supporting the Lam business.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate purchasing activities to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Be responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity within enterprise-wide systems (ERP).
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities.
• Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.
• Interact closely with suppliers to review and manage performance, deliveries, and quality.
• Work with internal stakeholders to support commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Deep knowledge or experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other procurement related tools.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in the semiconductor industry or other high-tech industries.
• Prior experience in procurement, Procure-to-Pay processes, or similar functions.
• Foundational understanding of commodity market indicators and technical data.
• Prior experience managing the commercial and tactical aspects of supply chain requirements.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Work location model: hybrid roles offered as On-site Flex (3+ days per week on-site, remote for the balance of the week) or Virtual Flex (1-2 days per week on-site, remote the rest of the time).