Buyer

• Execute purchasing activities for assigned commodities, materials, and services
• Create and manage purchase orders to support timely material availability
• Coordinate procurement activities with Teradyne contract manufacturers to support production schedules
• Monitor demand, inventory, shortages, supplier delivery, and material availability
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds by coordinating material readiness, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules
• Partner with engineering, planning, operations, and contract manufacturing teams on prototype, pre-production, and production ramp activities
• Identify and mitigate supply risks affecting NPI build schedules
• Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, engineering, operations, finance, supplier quality, and global teams
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, inventory requirements, and supply risks
• Support cost reduction, supplier optimization, business continuity, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Resolve supply chain, logistics, quality, and material issues
• Maintain accurate procurement records and follow company policies and procedures
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, performance reviews, and relationship management
• Collaborate effectively in a remote environment

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• English proficiency
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related fields
• Experience with purchasing processes, supplier management, and procurement practices
• Experience supporting contract manufacturing, NPI builds, and global supply chain operations
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Excel proficiency
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while collaborating with global teams
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Health and well-being benefit programs