Job Summary
The Buyer II oversees purchasing from order placement through delivery, helping ensure materials arrive when needed. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers, this role supports production requirements, monitors supplier commitments, and helps address supply chain risks.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing activities across the order lifecycle, including creating and placing purchase orders.
- Track deliveries and follow up on outstanding orders to support timely material availability.
- Monitor supplier commitments and coordinate with suppliers on order status or potential delays.
- Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to align purchasing with material needs.
- Identify and help resolve supply chain risks that could affect operations or production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least two years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess purchasing and supply information.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
Kulicke & Soffa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
