Buyer, Procurement

What You'll Do

• Review and execute MRP to ensure timely replenishment of production and maintenance materials.
• Analyze demand, inventory levels, lead times, and supplier commitments to determine procurement actions.
• Manage purchase order creation, maintenance, reschedules, cancellations, and quantity adjustments.
• Monitor shortages and proactively mitigate supply risks impacting manufacturing operations and drive improved inventory health.
• Collaborate with Planning, Category management and Operations teams on demand changes and supply recovery plans.
• Manage procurement activities for repair and serviceable parts used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Prioritize and expedite critical tool-down requirements to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Coordinate repair order processing, supplier repair status tracking, and return logistics.
• Monitor repair turnaround times (TAT) and drive continuous improvement with repair vendors.
• Work closely with Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, and Operations teams to support equipment reliability initiatives.
• Maintain visibility of open repair orders, aging repairs, and high-risk tool-down parts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure delivery performance and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular supplier follow-up for acknowledgments, commitments, expedites, and recovery plans.
• Resolve supply, quality, and invoice-related issues through cross-functional collaboration.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with sourcing alternatives Inventory & Cost Management Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining service level requirements.
• Participate in cost saving and productivity initiatives through process improvements and supplier engagement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Stores, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Communicate supply constraints, delivery risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Support site shutdowns, maintenance events & capacity expansions.
• Participate in operational reviews and provide procurement metrics and status updates.
• Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. 1-4 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Planning, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
• Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S.
• Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
• We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days