Associate Buyer, Procurement

Analog Devices (ADI) has just over $9 billion in revenue with offices around the world. As a global leader in the design and manufacturing of analog, mixed signal, power management and DSP integrated circuits, ADI is known for helping to solve its customers’ toughest engineering challenges. With a commitment to engineering for good, ADI strives to create a more sustainable future, while also focusing on its employees through mentoring programs, employee networks and continuous learning opportunities.

At ADI, you will learn from the brightest minds who are here to help you grow and succeed. You will make an impact through work on meaningful projects alongside a team of experts. ADI’s culture values aligned goals, work-life balance, continuous and life-long learning opportunities, and shared rewards.

Job Description Summary:
**Job Description**:

- Job Description
- Maintaining optimum inventory levels for different workgroups i.e. consumables, critical spares, office supplies etc., used in our manufacturing facility at MFN, Beaverton
- Procurement of different category materials i.e. consumables, critical spares, office supplies etc. using different IT systems including SAP to accomplish the related tasks
- Creating purchase requisitions (PR) by Sending RFQ’s, analyzing vendor quotes, techno-commercial discussion with vendors, technical confirmation from stakeholder, forming sourcing & negotiation strategy in coordination with stakeholders
- Processing Purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs), Vendor follow-up for timely delivery of material, vendor development & management, Post PO support, Resolving vendor payment issues etc
- Working on various inventory management, procurement & other projects
- Contract creation, NDAs, Vendor setup, OTD/VDO/MDO tracking, reports etc.
- Education - Graduate & Post Graduates (B.Sc./B.Com/ BBA/Diploma/MBA etc.) with minimum 60% marks
- Experience - Entry level / Fresher (0-1 Year)
- **Required Skills**:
- Good English verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Windows/Word/Power point/Outlook
- Strong analytical, mathematical & problem-solving skill
- Demonstrated Cost Reduction, Negotiation & Contract management skills
- Ready to work in night shifts in order to support and interact with stakeholders in other countries.
- Negotiation skills (i.e. competitive bidding, volume leverage, cost breakdown, sourcing from low cost countries/vendors etc.) with involvement in regular procurement activities
- Knowledge of Inventory management, vendor management/development etc.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers (e.g. stakeholders & vendors) for smooth operational functions
- Experience working with virtual teams across the globe

Desired Skills (Not Mandatory)- Management Degree, especially in Supply Chain or Business management
- Wafer FAB experience. Strong knowledge of laws relating to procurement activities in Europe and USA
- Knowledge of SAP MM module as a user Finance and Accounting experience ISO and Quality knowledge

**Education**:
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Salary

Eligible for Relocation:
No

Eligible for Work Visa Sponsorship:
No
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