Buyer

As the largest producer of high-purity polysilicon in the United States, Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) draws on the talents of nearly 1,200 employees and contractors to provide the material critical to two high-tech, high-growth industries: electronics and solar energy. And we’re always looking to recruit top talent to our community-oriented company.

HSC has a high-performance culture where talent and hard work matter. We value the unique perspectives, educational background, experiences, and ways of thinking of all of our employees.

HSC offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental insurance, vacation, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

Summary

The Buyer role is an individual contributor responsible for interacting with our suppliers and internal customers, to guarantee a smooth flow of materials and services into the organization, respond effectively to critical supply issues, keep our end-users informed of changes, and negotiate and monitor supply prices.  

The Buyer is assigned procurement responsibilities for assigned commodities and services to achieve the correct quality and delivery at the lowest total ownership cost.  The Buyer is responsible to work with the Procurement Category Management associates to ensure proper vendor selection, sourcing, and accurate, timely transaction processing & problem resolution. In addition, the Buyer manages operational transactions and follows up on daily issues.

Essential Functions

• Match requisitioner’s needs with commodity and supplier capabilities.
• Identify and consolidate requisitioned requirements on Purchase Orders.
• Ensure appropriate price level, delivery lead time and mode of transportation is used for purchased commodities or services.
• Convert Requisitions to Purchase Orders and expedite as needed.
• Follow up on all late deliveries and communicate changes to internal stakeholders.
• Communicate all relevant known changes to Purchase Orders to the supplier and the internal customer.
• Work with supplier and A/P to resolve SAP PO receiving & invoicing issues.
• Comply with all relevant Financial Key Controls related to GR/IR, blocked invoice, and Moving Average Price discrepancies.
• Create and maintain relevant master data such as purchasing views, info records, and source lists.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist and support Category Manager in the execution of category strategies.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, receiving and stock to solve issues as “One Team”.
• Coach and mentor fellow co-workers to help each other develop personally and professionally.

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree required (Business, Supply Chain or STEM).  
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Familiarity working within SAP S4/HANA a plus.
  

Minimum Work Experience

• 4 years of aligned procurement experience with Associate’s Degree. 
• 1-3 years of relevant business experience with Bachelor’s Degree (Procurement, Accounting / Finance, Customer Service or Supply Chain).
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and/or critical supply chains for business.

Hiring Manger:  Shannon Muska

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.