Senior Specialist, Purchasing

Summary:

Entegris is seeking a dynamic procurement professional to fill the role of Senior Specialist, Purchasing. The position will be based in Chaska Minnesota. Entegris is focused on driving stakeholder value for customers, employees and investors. This role will be responsible for direct material procurement activities across the US. The successful candidate will be a take-charge individual recognized as a strategic buying and supplier negotiations expert who will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, planning, logistics, as well as suppliers to identify and drive total delivered cost savings, security of supply, innovation and process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage operational procurement excellence to achieve objectives for delivery, lead time, cost and invoice reconciliation;

• Demand Sensing and Modelling - collaborate with multiple production teams to capture material requirements, consolidate demand signals and execute accurate and timely procurement functions;

• Inventory Planning - Calculate, manage and audit key procurement parameters (Economic Order Qty, Replenishment Method, Safety Stock);

• Exception Management - Efficiently identify and manage procurement exceptions while focusing on continuous improvement of procurement processing;

• Supplier Relationship Management - Effectively "coach" suppliers to be best in class partners. Work with Commodity Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers to optimize supplier performance. Provide input to sourcing strategies and develop internal/supplier relationships that extract maximum value from the current and potential supplier base;

• P2P Automation - Be a subject matter expert in Procure-to-Pay automation implementation;

• Ensure key metric reporting is in place and lead efforts in problem solving, providing root cause analysis and continuous improvement solutions;

• Ensure that company purchasing practices and strategies are continuously challenged and refined;

• Continuously evaluate and assess supplier performance reports consistent with agreed to requirements to ensure consistency in quality, service and delivery targets.

Qualifications (Education, Training, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Physical Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience;

• 5+ Years progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing;

• Excellent knowledge of operations management and supply chain processes in a large organization;

• Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders;

• A passion for winning as a team, achieving results and a desire for continued success in a growth environment.

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization - not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $84,500.00 - $105,500.00 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

• Annual bonus eligibility

• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.