FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Pueblo, CO facility for a Senior Buyer!

The Role

The Senior Buyer position works fulltime onsite at our Pueblo, CO. facility and supports both Colorado and California operations and plant management. This includes all purchasing needs for Chemicals, Packaging and Filter, MRO Equipment, and Services / Supplies.

This role is responsible for supply assurance which results in the best overall value while continuing to ensure quality products and services are received. The Senior Buyer supports all departments in problem-solving, cost containment and effective communications, both internally and externally. Works as a key member of a high-performance team.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. supplies the world's top semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services, including chemicals and advanced materials. The company’s broad product portfolio includes high-purity acids/bases, photoresists, thin film formation materials, formulated products, CMP slurries, and polyimides for advanced packaging. The company has six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and research labs in the U.S., including Arizona, California, Colorado, Rhode Island, and Texas. For more information, please visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/em-global/en.

FUJIFILM Corporation is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, leverages its depth of knowledge and proprietary core technologies to deliver innovative products and services across the globe through the four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging with over 70,000 employees. Guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles,” we address social challenges and create a positive impact on society through our products, services, and business operations. Under its medium-term management plan, VISION2030, which ends in FY2030, we aspire to continue our evolution into a company that creates value and smiles for various stakeholders as a collection of global leading businesses and achieve a global revenue of 4 trillion yen (29 billion USD at an exchange rate of 140 JPY/USD). For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmholdings.com. 
 
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Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Act as the principal line of communication between suppliers, planning, and manufacturing.
• Coordinates supplier forecasts, meetings, mitigate price increases and negotiates cost savings.
• Proactively assesses the risk of supply interruption situations, puts in place remedial action and corrective measures. Manages emergency supply chain situations.
• Owns and/or supports supplier problem solving, responsiveness, strategies to support production and negotiates returns.
• Administers supply ratings and meets with vendor to design plan to achieve 100%
• Prepares and presents procurement updates at Strategic Business Unit reviews (SBU) and systems/metrics at customer audits.
• Analyze requisitions and prepare product specifications, bids, and agreements
• Solicit competitive proposals, evaluates and prepares sourcing recommendations.
• Administer POs for Chemicals, Packaging and Filter, MRO Equipment, and Services / Supplies and support problem-solving for pending invoices
• Identify procurement savings opportunities; executes where appropriate or report them to the Purchasing Manager.
• Act as functional lead within Raw Material Sub Categories and drive supplier relationship management to ensure a reliable supply.
• Monitor procured material and equipment for changes in delivery schedules and expedite when necessary.
• Maintain Master Data, New Vendor set up, purchasing approved Supplier lists and maintain purchasing filings.
• Own and maintain Procurement, lead-times, info records, latest spec revisions, price changes, etc.
• Conduct spend analysis, data mining, and data cleansing.
• Adhere to site Purchasing policies, procedures and changes to ensure accuracy.
• Administers supplier specs, agreements, code of conduct, supplier diversity inquiries, receiving requirements, and supports similar initiatives.
• Maintain Contractor Qualifications and insurance liabilities and maintains files
• Works with other departments and Shared Services Group to ensure compliance with national supply agreements and leveraging to obtain the best prices, quality, service, and delivery.
• Place, track and update orders, and delivery commitments through the NPR process. Ensures adequate supply in place for production ramp-up of new products and into Production.
• Support R&D Product Development sampling, tracking, and availability.
• Supports site raw material reviews, highlights supplier issues and recommends plans to resolve.
• Supports 3rd party vertically integrated suppliers to ensure supply and increase process efficiencies.
• Verify that Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) are in place to execute purchase orders.
• Escalates issues to the Purchasing Manager and engages others as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management and/or related field required.
• 3-5 years of Buyer level experience required.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and approaches, price negotiations and supplier relationships in the chemical industry a plus.
• Strong SAP required
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills and independent ability to solve problems.
• Strong time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set deadlines and work well with others required.
• Teamwork, integrity, and accuracy of work required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and action driven; ability to work independently and efficiently on various assignments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication. 

• Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships. 
• Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (feus.humanresources@fujifilm.com).