Purchasing Specialist I

Purchasing Specialist I will be responsible for material planning and purchasing of semiconductor

equipment parts to support operations for Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. This position will

interface with both global and domestic suppliers as well as customers and engineers on current

and emerging purchasing and supply chain issues and any other duties/responsibilities assigned by

managers.

The desired applicant must have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant purchasing material planning

experience. Four-year college degree in business administration or relevant major is a plus. The

Purchasing Specialist I must be well organized and have the ability to make decisions guided by

procedures as part of the supply chain team. Effective communication and presentation skills,

negotiation and problem-solving skills are required. Some domestic/international travel is

required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) is necessary. Basic knowledge of

SAP or other MRP operations systems is required.

Generate standard reports and work with the team to explain routine and transactional issues

that support purchasing decisions.

• Responsible for routine supplier follow-up, processing orders, and monitoring the purchasing

activities.

• Support RMA activities as needed.

• Collaborate with team members and management , to explain the purchasing results and

identify supply chain risks.

• Be able to create meaningful analysis in the daily operation to execute planning actions from

MRP review

• Will manage the accuracy of data in system. 

Participate in reviewing the current purchasing method and give recommendations to improve

the process under the guidance of senior team members.

• Be able to utilize and generate report/chart of purchasing reports.

• Understand the impact of each purchasing decision to the bottom line. Will independently catch

errors and correct them when needed.

• Effectively identify day-to-day problems and solve them with minimum supervision

• Explain and present purchasing/supply chain data management

• Be able to demonstrate a positive contribution to team goals and objectives within  assigned

responsibilities.

• Develop teamwork and cross functional engagement within supply chain team

High School Diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred

EXPERIENCE AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in purchasing & material planning

• Background in managing purchasing accounts and suppliers

• Semiconductor industry experience is a plus

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Basic SAP knowledge or other MRP operations systems required.

• Effective communication, presentation, negotiation, teamwork, and problem skills are required.

• Japanese verbal and communication skills is a plus

• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Have a strong foundation of purchasing and general supply chain business knowledge.

• Have solid technical and analytical skills.

• Understand overall purchasing process.

• Be able to coordinate with different departments and groups.

• Able to solve and follow up issues independently on a timely basis.

• Work with minimum supervision.

• Be a detail oriented, self-starter, and good team player.

• Effectively explain and present purchasing/supply chain data to managers.

• Ability to use standard office equipment and technology, including computers, telephones,

ES&H Technical Services, L.L.C. is an affiliate and a division of ES&H. Specifically; it is a semiconductor consulting company and a staff augmentation company offering high quality services at modest prices.
ES&H Technical Services, L.L.C. provides professional domestic engineering and technician personnel throughout the United States. Our customers include Semiconductor Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Integrated Devise Manufacturers (IDM).