Senior Buyer

Axus Technology is a global OEM company based in Chandler, Arizona, bringing the latest surface processing solutions to emerging technology industries such as MEMS, Automotive, Defense and Aerospace, Lifesciences, and IoT. We provide advanced CMP tools and technology, along with exceptional technical expertise for wafer cleaning, precision wafer grind processing, and legacy tools making us one of the best highly-specialized technology suppliers and consulting services focused on engineering capability and efficiency in supporting the CMP market.

We offer our clients the ultimate all-around customer service experience through three branches of support: equipment, development lab, and parts & services. Our operations include a dynamic production floor for new advance CMP tools and remanufactured legacy processing tools, a fully equipped class 100 foundry cleanroom for development and foundry processing, and a worldwide parts & services department for existing equipment including over 6,000 line-items of CMP and grinder parts.

Axus offers a rich benefits package that includes:

Health Insurance: two plan options to fit each Team Member's individual needs through Cigna

Dental: two plan options for Team Members through Principal

Vision: one plan available for Team Members through Principal

Group Life/AD&D: employer-paid through Reliance

Long-Term Disability: employer-paid through Reliance

Short-Term Disability: voluntary coverage available through Reliance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness: voluntary coverage available through Principal

Voluntary Life / AD&D: voluntary coverage available through Reliance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401K: Including company match

Senior Buyer

Reporting the Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Buyer has comprehensive material management responsibilities and is expected to develop a mastery of the Axus Technology MRP system. As part of this role, you will research and analyze suppliers to determine the best possible solution for each scenario as it unfolds. In our team-based environment, you will work closely with other departments including Sales, Engineering, Production and Process Lab to meet the overall company goals and objectives. The Senior Buyer will have the opportunity to provide mentoring and leadership to others in the group including junior level buyers and material planners. Additional activities may include coordination of building facilities services and management of large domestic and international shipments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include but will not be limited to the following:

• Procurement of material to address shortages.
• Oversees and maintains inventory (excess, obsolete, ECO phase out/phase in)
• Work in conjunction with the operations team to issure material requirements are met to avoid any delay or downtime in production activity.
• Daily monitoring of orders for on-time delivery and expediting of past due orders.
• Analysis of supplier lead times, costs, transit times and production requirements
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends
• Negotiate stocking agreements contracts, favorable pricing, lead times and payment terms with new and existing suppliers
• Develop second source suppliers where applicable through research, benchmarking and RFQs
• Develops and maintains relationships and accountability with new & existing suppliers
• Performing assigned duties as directed with little or no supervision.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures will be required to promote a safe and efficient work

Desired skill and Experience:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Minimum of 2-4 years of past experience as a Senior Buyer
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Advanced knowledge of inventory management within a structured MRP system
• Ability to multitask and have a positive attitude while embracing a highly dynamic, growth-driven environment
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Positive and effective interaction with other team members.
• Commitment to meet time sensitive objectives.
• Previous experience working in a complex assembly manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management preferred.
• Min 4-6 years within Procurement / Supply Chain, preferably in a complex assembly manufacturing environment.