Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Everspin Technologies (Nasdaq: MRAM) is the worldwide leader in designing, manufacturing, and commercially shipping discrete and embedded Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) into markets and applications where data persistence and integrity, low latency, and security are paramount. With over 120 million MRAM products deployed in data center, cloud storage, energy, industrial, automotive, and transportation markets, Everspin has built the strongest and fastest growing foundation of MRAM users in the world. For more information, visit www.everspin.com.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Procurement and based in our Chandler, Arizona headquarters, the Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing, negotiations, and purchase order backlog management. Acts as primary point of contact for assigned area of responsibility. Manage day to day supplier relationships including service, delivery, pricing, and any discrepancies.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Responsible for developing and managing relationships with specific vendors
Timely and accurate processing of purchase orders
Purchase order confirmations from vendor
Review, Update and monitor PO backlog, expedite purchases orders with vendor
Uses PO backlog reports to expedite coming due or past due purchase orders
Proactively engage with business stakeholders to solve issues or problems related to purchase orders
In conjunction with the fab, identify opportunities for alternate sourcing and qualification opportunities
Identify and negotiate cost savings opportunities and mitigate indirect operations costs such as freight costs with vendors
Interacting with vendors to stay up to date on market trends, including supply, demand, and pricing trends
Update market trend tracker
Create and maintain new vendor set up and vendor information
Work with finance to review open PO report – Identify past due purchases, notify finance to set up accruals and work with AP and or vendor to secure invoice if not received or extend due date
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues
New Business Partner Entity Screening

Qualifications & Competencies

Must have effective communication skills and be a team player
SAP Experience a plus
Semiconductor or Manufacturing experience a plus
Strong analytical, organization and problem-solving skills
Good attention to detail
Unquestionable ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity
Commitment to our core values of Leadership, Innovation, Communication, Persistence, Enthusiasm, and Respect
3-5 years' Experience in purchasing or supply chain

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Occasionally required to stand
Occasionally required to walk
Continually required to sit
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Continually required to talk or hear
Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information,
and/or use a keyboard
Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.

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