Job Title:

Specialist, Buyer

Job Description:

The Role: The Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of Outsourcing activities within Entegris. The Buyer is responsible for daytoday purchasing operations and serves as a subject matter expert in materials management. He/She will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure a timely, accurate, and uninterrupted supply of materials. The ideal candidate is inquisitive, a strong team player, demonstrates excellent attention to detail, and embodies strong work ethics with a proactive and positive attitude. In this role you will: Ensure material availability in alignment with MRP signals and proactively address supply gaps. Create and process purchase orders (POs), outline agreements, contracts, and change orders with approved vendors to optimize inventory. Manage supplier order and delivery confirmations and maintain timely updates to order details. Coordinate with freight forwarders and couriers to meet PO delivery ETD/ETA, and resolve shipment, warehouse, and other related issues with Logistics as required. Manage suppliers’ production capacity and schedules to mitigate constraints and achieve on‑time delivery and shipment targets. Monitor safety stock settings to ensure optimal materials availability. Collaborate with Quality teams on supplier quality issues with other stakeholders to drive resolution, including managing RMA/RTV processes, as required. Resolve supplier invoice exceptions (VIM) in partnership with suppliers and Finance. Ensure systems data integrity, support NPI activities, and drive continuous improvement in business processes and tools. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to consistently meet customer service levels. Traits we believe make a strong candidate: Familiarity with SAP systems. More than 3–5 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner in the semiconductor industry. Fluent in both written and spoken Chinese, English. Japanese expertise is a plus. Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end supply chain processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Power BI. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, supported by logical thinking. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional environment. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner. Flexibility to adapt to changing demands, priorities, and organizational needs. Highly detail‑oriented (e.g.: checking pricing, dates) with a persistent drive to follow through to issue resolution. Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Your success will be measured by: Your demonstrated sense of urgency, and accountability to committed deliverables. Your active contribution of good ideas and their execution to the team’s success.  Your ability to exhibit Entegris’ PACE values: People and Teamwork Accountability, Integrity and Trust Creativity and Innovation Dedication to Excellence