Procurement Buyer

Bold Thinking. World Changing.

At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Procurement Buyer

Position Summary:

The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for managing site-level min/max inventory, including PO placement and follow-up, vendor management, expediting POs, creating, and updating material specifications, and analyzing PO reports to drive procurement metrics. This role will serve as a liaison between internal customers and external vendors, monitor and maintain the supplier quality certification database, assist with audits, and identify supply disruptions to minimize business impact.

Major areas of accountability:

• Manage site-level min/max inventory, repairable items, including PO placement and follow-up, vendor management, expediting POs, creating, and updating material specifications, and analyzing PO reports to drive procurement metrics.
• Act as a liaison between internal customers and external vendors for PO placement, product inquiries, and delivery.
• Monitor and maintain the supplier quality certification database.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Identify supply disruptions and develop solutions to minimize business impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 to 2+ years experience, preference in a Semiconductor Supply Chain role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have prior experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP software.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have been part of Certification audits
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• This role will be a hybrid position in our Austin, Texas location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of semiconductor repair vendors

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets