Sr. Buyer

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Date: Jan 27, 2025

Location: Mexicali, BCN, MX

Company: Skyworks

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.  At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.  Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect.  We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

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Req ID: 74951 

Description

The Senior Buyer manages strategic and tactical planning to support acquisition of goods to enable manufacturing and distribution operations, ensuring timely delivery, and compliance with procurement policies. The incumbent requires excellent drive and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements, source vendors and monitor delivery commitments, delivery performance and inventory levels.

 

Main tasks are to configure SAP, analyze and execute actions suggested by MRP to meet demand requirements and manage Purchase Order life cycle - from PO placement to PO closing.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Foundry inventory at subcontractor locations (i.e ChipBond, Amkor, Greatek, etc).
  • Proactively identify and manage procurement risks such supply chain disruptions, including mitigation strategies, risk level monitoring and reporting.
  • Analyzing supply needs and manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock.
  • Track key procurement metrics including cost and cost avoidance, spend, lead times, supplier performance.
  • Generate reports, including analysis, summaries, recommendations, and presentations.

Required Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related discipline. Master’s is a plus.
  • 5+ years supply chain experience in a combination of procurement, supply planning, demand planning, data analytics, and internal/external manufacturing planning.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Preferred SAP.
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing and theory of constrains.
  • Proficient management of large amount of data.
  • Experience with JIT, MRP, lean manufacturing.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft programs.
  • Bi-lingual Spanish and English.

Desired Experience and Skills

  • Familiarity with visualization tools such Power BI
  • Experience using Kinaxis Rapid Response
  • APICS certification

Skyworks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. 


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