Senior Buyer

ABOUT SYNOPSYS

Synopsys is the industry leader in providing cutting edge emulation, simulation and prototyping hardware and software solutions. These solutions are provided to chip manufacturing companies who are engineering next generation chip development from design to silicon. Synopsys provides superior quality along with best-in-class customer service and support. We are looking for responsive, dedicated individuals to help support our Operations team.

Job Description

This role will be driving the procurement of large scale, highly complex emulation, simulation and prototype capital equipment. This equipment is manufactured by our global contract manufacturers and then sold to chip development companies around the world.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Management to plan and purchase materials ensuring the flow of materials supports production and new products in development.
• Support the vision to develop and utilize material requirements (MRP) to plan and execute purchase orders in system.
• Monitor and resolve production material shortages.
• Partner with vendors to request quotes, place purchase orders, update vendor order acknowledgements, ship dates, CM production schedules to ensure on-time delivery, change orders and expediting where needed.
• Regularly update planning & procurement reports on a regular basis.

• Work closely with our R&D, NPI and Commodity Management teams.
• Work closely with our Inventory team to verify goods received as compared to purchase orders to resolve discrepancies.
• Work closely with our Accounts Payable team to resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Constant communication with key stakeholders and management.

• Take an active role in maintaining and improving procurement policies, procedures, and systems.

• Strong customer service skills, demonstrates good judgement, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers.
• Strong analytical skills to define immediate problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently at the highest level.
• Attention to details is a must.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have minimum 5 years SAP experience.
• 10+ years' experience with Hardware Procurement.
• Clear understanding of ISO and SOX requirements.
• Fluent in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and ERP Reporting.
• Communicates effortlessly and efficiently at all levels.
• Ability to adapt quickly (think outside of the box), problem solve and provide input on process and procedure enhancements.
• Position is Onsite / Full Time