Buyer (29463)

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

Job Summary:

As a Support Buyer at Pentagon Technologies, you will be a member of our larger Supply Chain team and will be responsible for identifying and procuring materials, equipment, and all externally provided services required to maintain the continuity of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Supply Chain with continual efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities, negotiate price tactics, and ensure all commercial terms conform to Pentagons’ contractual requirements.
• Participate in Supply Chain weekly process recommendations, innovative solutions, forecast planning and actions required to achieve business goals
• Assist SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) evaluation of respective vendors, suppliers and all external providers core competencies to meet targeted performance goals
• Manage all procurement activities, including low inventory reports, ROPs, (Reordering Points) RFPs (Request for Proposals), and PRs (Purchase Requisitions) required to fulfill demands
• Negotiate directly with all external providers to get the best possible pricing and commercial terms
• Assist the procurement of capital investments, including administrating RFPs, awarding business and budget management to ensure cost control policies
• Analyze inventory levels for activity and identify stagnant SKU’s. Provide recommendations to improve consumption rates and reduce on-hand carrying cost
• Collate purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and replenish goods as per set stocking levels, and/or best economical ordering points
• Track order status and run weekly OOR (Open Order Reports) to ensure 100% fulfillment and make certain external providers achieve delivery commitments
• Work with the logistics team to determine cost-effective methods for both inbound and outbound materials, hazmat requirements, DOT regulations, and international documentation in accordance with international trade requirements
• Liaison with internal departments, particularly operations, inventory control, quality, and accounting
• Meet with vendors and external providers to build relationships and assist in managing their performance. Assist supply chain supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, and compliance with Pentagons’ standards
• Responsibilities include monthly cycle count evaluations to ensure 95% accuracy, assist inventory management across multiple warehouses, and enforce Pentagon stock balancing polices. Work directly with internal customers (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance) and external vendors.
• Partner with the internal accounting department to provide resolutions for all billing errors, on-hand recorded values, and financial requests between the business groups.
• Always maintain a professional working environment, enforcing supply chain organizational policies, completing project activities, maintaining detailed and accurate records for all purchases and equipment expenses