Buyer (Semicon)

The Opportunity:

Adecco is partnering with an established manufacturing company supporting the semiconductor industry to hire a Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end purchasing, supplier management and material planning to ensure the timely availability of materials for production.

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Work location: North region
• Work hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm

The Job:

• Manage the purchasing cycle from order placement through to delivery
• Ensure materials are available to meet production requirements and address potential shortages
• Expedite urgent orders and manage material pull-ins, push-outs and cancellations
• Monitor inventory levels to balance material availability and excess stock
• Manage supplier relationships, performance and corrective actions
• Support negotiations on pricing, lead times and commercial terms
• Coordinate with Planning, Customer Support and Logistics teams on demand and delivery priorities
• Maintain accurate procurement and planning data in the ERP system
• Track key metrics such as on-time delivery, inventory levels and material shortages
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal quality and regulatory requirements

The Talent:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
• Prior buying experience within a hihg-tech manufacturing environment
• Experience in buying machined components, sheet metal parts or other technical commodities would be advantageous
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision, SAP or equivalent
• Strong communication, negotiation and supplier management skills
• Proactive, organized and able to manage changing priorities independently

Next Steps:

• Prepare your updated resume and send to [email protected] in MS Word Copy. We would be happy to hear from you!
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Charmaine See
Direct Line: [8126 8182](tel:8126 8182)
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R2199181