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Procurement Buyer jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and government contracting, from entry-level assistant buyer roles to senior and strategic sourcing positions, with specializations in direct materials, indirect spend, and category management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Procurement Buyer – Advantest Americas
Onsite in Chandler, Arizona (McClintock/Chandler Blvd.)
Who We Are
Here at Advantest, we are blending precision manufacturing with cutting-edge tech to revolutionize the semiconductor game. Advantest is leveraging Industry 4.0 to bring together Innovation, Cutting-Edge Technology, Machining Automation, and Smart Manufacturing as we revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Advantest has the world's best product and solution development capabilities, and unmatched technical support delivered through global teamwork.
Where You Will Work
Our newly built 200,000 sf facility in Chandler, Arizona is just one example of how Advantest is leading the way in precision manufacturing by investing in our ability to deliver real-time decision making through connected networks of data to help improve manufacturing processes and productivity. Our parts boast standard tolerances of +-.0004”, setting new benchmarks in the field. We have spared no expense for our new CNC Machining Facility in Chandler by equipping it with Hermle RS2 Robot Cells that use 6-axis Kuka Robot feeding pairs of Hermle C22U 5-axis Machining Centers and 72 Hermle 5-axis CNCs with advanced automation technologies that uses Swiss fixturing and Robotics from Erowa.
What You Will Do
The Procurement Buyer is responsible for the full range of the day-to-day buying, planning and scheduling of four departments that are critical to function. End-to End activities.
- Responsible for supplier base like commodity base using Oracle EBS for all data inputs and PO's.
- Negotiate pricing and PO placement for best quality and best cost.
- Secures supply line continuity as priority.
- Partner with engineering to proactively solve quality concerns
- Works closely with finance to ensure PO's and transactions are compliant to all standards and rules.
- Interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers to schedule purchase orders of raw material to meet production demand.
- Coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production scheduling function to ensure timely delivery to customers of finished products.
- Purchase finished goods from outside suppliers in accordance with MRP requirements and customer orders required dates.
- Confirm supplier delivery dates for purchasing material and expedite orders when necessary.
- Access and input revisions (e.g., quantity, ship date) in order to update MRP reports.
What You Will Bring to the Role
- Experience with Oracle ERP Manufacturing/Purchasing/Procurement Modules (Oracle EBS).
- 3 - 5 + years Procurement experience, preferably in a machining environment.
- Understands basic APICS principles and can multi-task in an ambiguous environment.
- This role requires ownership and problem-solving skills to work intra-departmentally to solve demand signals as well as TOC inputs.
- Essential inventory stocking analysis including fill rate, OTD, and ZB analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills including comfort with data manipulation, pivot charts, and data mining as necessary to get correct PO signal into supply base.
- Proactive supplier management with technical understanding of semiconductor industry and ability to learn Advantest product and material types.
- Comfortable with consumption analysis as well as forward projecting analysis.
- Works well with team and values teamwork.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and assembly practices.
What You Can Expect with Benefits
- Eligibility for Annual Bonus of 10-15% (paid out 2x per year).
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance starting on DAY 1 of employment.
- Four different Cigna medical plans to choose from.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) *for eligible plans.
- Flex Spending Account (FSA) – Health Care and Dependent Care.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pet, Auto, Home Insurance (optional/buy up).
- 401(k) with 7% employer matching.
- Generous PTO + 15 paid holidays per year.
- Tuition Reimbursement *conditions apply.
Procurement Buyer – Advantest Americas
Onsite in Chandler, Arizona (McClintock/Chandler Blvd.)
Who We Are
Here at Advantest, we are blending precision manufacturing with cutting-edge tech to revolutionize the semiconductor game. Advantest is leveraging Industry 4.0 to bring together Innovation, Cutting-Edge Technology, Machining Automation, and Smart Manufacturing as we revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Advantest has the world's best product and solution development capabilities, and unmatched technical support delivered through global teamwork.
Where You Will Work
Our newly built 200,000 sf facility in Chandler, Arizona is just one example of how Advantest is leading the way in precision manufacturing by investing in our ability to deliver real-time decision making through connected networks of data to help improve manufacturing processes and productivity. Our parts boast standard tolerances of +-.0004”, setting new benchmarks in the field. We have spared no expense for our new CNC Machining Facility in Chandler by equipping it with Hermle RS2 Robot Cells that use 6-axis Kuka Robot feeding pairs of Hermle C22U 5-axis Machining Centers and 72 Hermle 5-axis CNCs with advanced automation technologies that uses Swiss fixturing and Robotics from Erowa.
What You Will Do
The Procurement Buyer is responsible for the full range of the day-to-day buying, planning and scheduling of four departments that are critical to function. End-to End activities.
- Responsible for supplier base like commodity base using Oracle EBS for all data inputs and PO's.
- Negotiate pricing and PO placement for best quality and best cost.
- Secures supply line continuity as priority.
- Partner with engineering to proactively solve quality concerns
- Works closely with finance to ensure PO's and transactions are compliant to all standards and rules.
- Interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers to schedule purchase orders of raw material to meet production demand.
- Coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production scheduling function to ensure timely delivery to customers of finished products.
- Purchase finished goods from outside suppliers in accordance with MRP requirements and customer orders required dates.
- Confirm supplier delivery dates for purchasing material and expedite orders when necessary.
- Access and input revisions (e.g., quantity, ship date) in order to update MRP reports.
What You Will Bring to the Role
- Experience with Oracle ERP Manufacturing/Purchasing/Procurement Modules (Oracle EBS).
- 3 - 5 + years Procurement experience, preferably in a machining environment.
- Understands basic APICS principles and can multi-task in an ambiguous environment.
- This role requires ownership and problem-solving skills to work intra-departmentally to solve demand signals as well as TOC inputs.
- Essential inventory stocking analysis including fill rate, OTD, and ZB analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills including comfort with data manipulation, pivot charts, and data mining as necessary to get correct PO signal into supply base.
- Proactive supplier management with technical understanding of semiconductor industry and ability to learn Advantest product and material types.
- Comfortable with consumption analysis as well as forward projecting analysis.
- Works well with team and values teamwork.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and assembly practices.
What You Can Expect with Benefits
- Eligibility for Annual Bonus of 10-15% (paid out 2x per year).
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance starting on DAY 1 of employment.
- Four different Cigna medical plans to choose from.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) *for eligible plans.
- Flex Spending Account (FSA) – Health Care and Dependent Care.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pet, Auto, Home Insurance (optional/buy up).
- 401(k) with 7% employer matching.
- Generous PTO + 15 paid holidays per year.
- Tuition Reimbursement *conditions apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Augmentis103A
- Honeywell Aerospace7
- Solstice Advanced Materials4
- Brunswick3
- Samsung Electronics3
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement buyer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa for purchase order management
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and achieve cost savings with suppliers
- Knowledge of sourcing processes including RFQ, RFP, and bid evaluation
- Familiarity with supplier relationship management and performance metrics
- CPSM, CPP, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred for mid-level roles
Tips for Your Procurement Buyer Job Search
Tailor your resume to sourcing metrics
Procurement buyers are hired on results, so your resume needs cost savings figures, supplier count, and contract values tied to each role. Vague descriptions of 'managing suppliers' won't compete. Quantify what you sourced, what you saved, and at what scale.
Highlight your category expertise upfront
Hiring managers in procurement scan for category fit before anything else. If you've sourced IT hardware, raw materials, or logistics services, name those categories in your summary and work history. Generic procurement experience reads as a mismatch for category-specific roles.
Get a CPP or CPSM certification before applying
Many mid-level and senior procurement buyer postings list a Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Purchasing Professional as a differentiator. Earning one before you apply, rather than after an offer, shows commitment and helps you pass automated screening filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists procurement buyer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your category background and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a supplier negotiation story for interviews
Procurement buyer interviews almost always include a behavioral question about negotiating with a difficult supplier. Prepare one specific story with a clear outcome before your first interview. Candidates who can walk through the stakes, the approach, and the result stand out consistently.
Ask about contract authority before accepting an offer
During final-stage negotiations, ask what dollar threshold you can commit to independently and whether the role involves cross-functional influence or just purchase order execution. Titles like 'buyer' vary widely in scope, and knowing this upfront helps you evaluate fit and negotiate title or level accurately.
Procurement Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most procurement buyers?
The companies hiring the most procurement buyers right now include Augmentis, Honeywell Aerospace, and Solstice Advanced Materials, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large government contractors tend to maintain the most consistent procurement buyer pipelines year-round.
How many procurement buyer jobs are remote?
About 74% of procurement buyer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a split between roles that require on-site supplier visits or warehouse access and those focused on indirect spend or software licensing, which travel less and are more likely to offer location flexibility.
How do you become a procurement buyer?
Most procurement buyers start with a degree in supply chain, business, or operations, then move into an entry-level purchasing assistant or buyer's assistant role to gain hands-on experience with purchase orders and supplier communication. Building ERP system proficiency, learning to run a competitive bid process, and earning a CPSM or CPP certification accelerates progression to a full buyer title.
Can you get a procurement buyer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level procurement buyer roles do exist, and many are filled by candidates coming from operations, inventory control, or accounts payable backgrounds rather than formal supply chain programs. Emphasizing any exposure to vendor communication, purchase order processing, or cost comparison projects in your resume helps, as does targeting companies with structured rotational or trainee buyer programs.
What does the procurement buyer interview process look like?
Most procurement buyer interview processes include an initial phone screen with HR, a competency-based interview with a hiring manager focused on negotiation experience and category knowledge, and a final round with a supply chain director or cross-functional panel. Some employers add a case study or scenario exercise asking you to evaluate a supplier shortlist or respond to a supply disruption, particularly at senior levels.
Where can I find and apply to procurement buyer jobs?
You can find and apply to procurement buyer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your category background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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