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About the Role

CKD USA Corporation is seeking a driven Procurement Specialist to identify, plan, select, and purchase materials for the Semiconductor Business Unit. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

Determine strategic purchasing needs for the semiconductor business unit based on customer requirements.
Collaborate with production control, sales, and engineering teams to forecast demand and evaluate inventory levels.
Negotiate pricing and payment terms with vendors.
Administer project supply, services, and purchase orders.
Provide cost management and analyze pricing change impacts.
Coordinate with sales for quotes and pricing, and with engineering for RMAs and defects.
Manage inventory and assist in material receipt, maintaining detailed records.
Monitor deliveries and track past-due shipments.
Build supplier relationships and manage their performance.
Conduct supplier business reviews to evaluate performance and compliance.
Maintain a professional image and make decisions aligned with company policies.
Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

2-3 years of previous purchasing experience in a similar industry and office environment.
Previous experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and transportation.
Understanding and experience with purchasing contracts.
Excellent negotiation, customer service, and consulting skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Strong market knowledge and experience working across various functions, businesses, and regions.
Previous international purchasing experience is a plus.
Japanese bilingual skills are a plus.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment eligibility verification required.
Participates in the E-Verify program.

Skills

Negotiation
Customer Service
Consulting
Interpreting Technical Drawings
Communication (Oral, Written, Interpersonal)
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Office (Excel)
Market Knowledge
International Purchasing
Japanese Bilingual

Location

United States

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

4-year college degree preferred or equivalent business experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

Comprehensive and very competitive benefits package

About the Company

CKD USA is a Japanese-owned company with 40 years of business in the United States.
Provides automation technology products including pneumatic and electric actuators, directional control valves, vacuum components, air preparation, and process valves.
Products are used in automotive, packaging, semiconductor, and medical industries.
CKD's distribution network and product breadth offer world-class solutions across the United States.

Equal Opportunity

CKD USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or training.
Maintains a work environment free from discrimination based on sexual orientation.