Brooks Automation
Semiconductor
NPIBuyer/Sourcing
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“NPI Buyer / Sourcing at Brooks Automation. Skills: procurement, New Product Design and Introduction, quoting, negotiating cost and lead times, material requirements planning, purchasing, item master maintenance, monitoring movement of material, managing inventory levels, expediting, project reporting, planning, master scheduling, commodity/product line management, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, inventory replenishment, Blanket PO’s, Kanban release, rapid replenishment mechanisms, negotiation, c”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure on-time receipt of materials; optimize product and component inventory levels
Industry & Context.
diverse problem-solving methods; excellent analytical thinking; keen negotiation and conflict management skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Related field, at least 8-10 years’ relevant work experience in purchasing, planning, master scheduling, or commodity/product line management, practical purchasing experience with multiple commodities such as Mechanical and Electrical components and assemblies, machined components (plastics and metals), sheet metal, plastic injection molded parts, PCBA’s, cables, motors, and pumps, Ability to read blueprints/drawings and interpret specifications, proficient in the use of Oracle ERP/MRP or similar system - ERP/MRP Inventory Planning and Purchasing experience in an OEM manufacturing environment and “hands on” experience utilizing Inventory Planning and Purchasing modules, Experience with planning, coordinating and ensuring efficient and effective inventory replenishment from suppliers by establishing Blanket PO’s and utilizing Kanban release or rapid replenishment mechanisms, Highly organized team player with excellent communication must be able to read, write and speak with clarity in the English language and interface effectively with both internal customers and peer and with external partners, excellent analytical thinking, keen negotiation and conflict management skills, Customer-focused, self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal direction, ability to drive initiatives and programs with unclear initial definitions, written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Nice to Have
Related industry Certifications (APICS, CPM, CPIM or equivalent), Experience and knowledge of Semi-Conductor Equipment manufacturing is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Create and manage purchase orders and requests for quotes to include technical documents
delivery and key milestones to ensure on-time receipt of materials.
Transform MRP demand signals into planned orders to create confirming Purchase Orders using appropriate and approved Inventory planning rules and guidelines.
adjust and optimize product and component inventory levels to coincide with design project schedules and/or manufacturing demand and lead time changes.
Support Engineering in management for design projects
engineering change orders (ECO) and supplier-initiated action requests (SIARs).
Work collaboratively with Commodity Management to align sourcing strategies
and negotiate optimal purchase agreements
Maintain the integrity of MRP parameters (lot/ order size
Coordinate with Supplier Quality on quality issues to ensure immediate intervention and resolution.
Interact with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of NPI deliverables.
Other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with Commodity Management to align sourcing strategies, mitigate risk, and negotiate optimal purchase agreements; Coordinate with Supplier Quality on quality issues to ensure immediate intervention and resolution.; Interact with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of NPI deliverables.; interface effectively with both internal customers and peer and with external partners
Communication Scope
excellent communication; read, write and speak with clarity in the English language; interface effectively with both internal customers and peer and with external partners; written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Support Engineering in management for design projects, ability to drive initiatives and programs with unclear initial definitions
Full Job Description
Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ([www.brooks.com](http://www.brooks.com/)). Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology. NPI Buyer / Sourcing ## **Job Description** **About the Role:** Brooks Automation is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the Semiconductor industry. As Senior NPI Buyer, this role is responsible for all aspects of procurement for New Product Design and Introduction including quoting, negotiating cost and lead times, material requirements planning, purchasing, item master maintenance, monitoring movement of material, managing inventory levels, expediting, and project reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience buying and planning for a variety of materials used in complex product designs in an engineering design environment with work assignments ranging from tactical to complex, requiring motivation, discretion, independent judgment and diverse problem-solving methods. **Work Location** : Onsite – Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru. **Key responsibilities:** * Create and manage purchase orders and requests for quotes to include technical documents, pricing, delivery and key milestones to ensure on-time receipt of materials. * Transform MRP demand signals into planned orders to create confirming Purchase Orders using appropriate and approved Inventory planning rules and guidelines. * Analyze, adjust and optimize product and component inventory levels to coincide with design project schedules an
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