Buyer

NxEdge Inc. is seeking to hire a Buyer to work at its Boise, ID facility.  The Buyer will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions and providing them with additional order documentation as needed. Working with supply chain team to identify and implement cost saving initiatives to support working capital.

Job Functions:

• Tracks supplier performance; including supplier delivery, quality, lead-time and competitive performance.
• Assists Supply Chain Manager with analysis and management of suppliers and material markets for risk mitigation, alternative options and opportunities.
• Utilizes ERP reports daily to maintain PO data accuracy using exception reporting, late deliveries, unconfirmed POs and other data as deemed necessary to ensure consistent data integrity.
• Coordinates outside processes with manufacturing and sales to ensure our customer needs are met.
• Assists Finance department with supplier invoice resolution and inventory drivers / metrics: DSI, RM, FG and WIP.
• Continuously looks for ways to incorporate kaizen practices into the supply chain process; especially implementing supplier programs to maximize availability of supplies while minimizing inventory levels and cost of goods.
• Maintains standardized work procedures for supply chain department.
• Performs any other assigned duty or clerical duty as directed by management.
• Potential minimal travel may be required.
• Actively participates in Safety Committee and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide backup/assistance for other department members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business required or equivalent experience.
• ISM or APICS professional certification is not required but is preferred.
• 1-2 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment required. 
• Experience in all MS Office applications, inventory/manufacturing software such as MRP and/or Epicor experience preferred. 
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications is helpful, but not required. 
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NxEdge is an advanced manufacturing, cleaning, coating, and refurbishment business focused on the semiconductor value chain, serving customers from 3 facilities in Boise, ID and 3 in northern California.  NxEdge is a newly acquired addition to Enpro’s high-growth Advanced Surface Technologies segment, which is made up of businesses that utilize proprietary technologies, processes, and capabilities with highly differentiated services and products to serve the most challenging applications for semiconductor equipment, specialized optical filters, and thin-film coatings.  

NxEdge, an Enpro company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.”