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Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

Job Summary:

As a Support Buyer at Pentagon Technologies, you will be a member of our larger Supply Chain team and will be responsible for identifying and procuring materials, equipment, and all externally provided services required to maintain the continuity of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Supply Chain with continual efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities, negotiate price tactics, and ensure all commercial terms conform to Pentagons’ contractual requirements.
• Participate in Supply Chain weekly process recommendations, innovative solutions, forecast planning and actions required to achieve business goals
• Assist SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) evaluation of respective vendors, suppliers and all external providers core competencies to meet targeted performance goals
• Manage all procurement activities, including low inventory reports, ROPs, (Reordering Points) RFPs (Request for Proposals), and PRs (Purchase Requisitions) required to fulfill demands
• Negotiate directly with all external providers to get the best possible pricing and commercial terms
• Assist the procurement of capital investments, including administrating RFPs, awarding business and budget management to ensure cost control policies
• Analyze inventory levels for activity and identify stagnant SKU’s. Provide recommendations to improve consumption rates and reduce on-hand carrying cost
• Collate purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and replenish goods as per set stocking levels, and/or best economical ordering points
• Track order status and run weekly OOR (Open Order Reports) to ensure 100% fulfillment and make certain external providers achieve delivery commitments
• Work with the logistics team to determine cost-effective methods for both inbound and outbound materials, hazmat requirements, DOT regulations, and international documentation in accordance with international trade requirements
• Liaison with internal departments, particularly operations, inventory control, quality, and accounting
• Meet with vendors and external providers to build relationships and assist in managing their performance. Assist supply chain supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, and compliance with Pentagons’ standards
• Responsibilities include monthly cycle count evaluations to ensure 95% accuracy, assist inventory management across multiple warehouses, and enforce Pentagon stock balancing polices. Work directly with internal customers (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance) and external vendors.
• Partner with the internal accounting department to provide resolutions for all billing errors, on-hand recorded values, and financial requests between the business groups.
• Always maintain a professional working environment, enforcing supply chain organizational policies, completing project activities, maintaining detailed and accurate records for all purchases and equipment expenses

• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational and customer service skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement.
• Experienced in managing cost control functions, analyze data and provide informative findings to support business decision strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work activities and handling multiple tasks to be completed within set deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and enforce policies using Pentagon Technologies Supply Chain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Familiarity with prototype and product design control processes via ECR, (Engineering Change Request) per industry standard change control policies (such as: QMS).
• Self-directed and detail oriented with a natural desire to work as a team to solve problems.
• Excellent negotiation and customer service skills, with ability to validate fair market pricing through consulting channels.
• Deep understanding of Planning, Order Fulfillment, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Inventory Control Systems including Kanban, Consigned Inventory, FIFO system and RMAs.
• Proficient in MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows based MRP software.
• Availability to travel to Pentagons remote locations to conduct business reviews with local vendors as required.
• Associates Degree preferred. Possession of a High school diploma with 3-5 years of related experience will be considered for eligibility.
• Willing to work the required time that is needed to fulfill the daily work task. Overtime and occasional traveling to remote facilities may be required as necessary.

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position. Must be able to work in a group office setting and chemical processing plant environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs and conform to Pentagon safety policies.
• Assistance should be requested if the required lift is awkward or other circumstances make the lift unsafe.

Perks of Working at Pentagon Technologies 

At the end of the day, our strength comes from our people, and we are determined to recognize and promote your wellbeing—be it professionally, financially, physically, or mentally. 

• Generous PTO 
• 401K program with employer matching contribution 
• Health, dental, vision Insurance (with generous employer contribution) 
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (fully employer paid) 
• Life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option) 
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 

Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role. 

Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. 

To all recruitment agencies: Pentagon Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, Pentagon Technologies employees or any other company location. Pentagon Technologies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Pentagon Technologies will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Pentagon Technologies explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 

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