or apply directly on ASM's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days ASM's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of ASM's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ASM
- low 0 stale, 3 reposted of 450 open
- Hiring momentum
- 553 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ASM's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ASM.
About this role
As a Senior Buyer at ASM, you will manage the purchasing of direct materials essential for manufacturing operations, ensuring that supply meets production goals and customer demand. Your role involves leading supplier performance management, mitigating supply risks, and collaborating with various teams on new product introductions and manufacturing ramp-ups. You will also analyze supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ASM as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field
- Extensive experience managing direct materials in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience within the semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industry
- Experience leading product transfers, new product introductions, or capacity expansions
- Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in supplier performance
- Experience developing and implementing inventory optimization strategies
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing supply chains
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration and influence
- Fast-paced environment may require strong adaptability
- Experience in semiconductor or high-tech industry preferred but not mandatory
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Listed by ASM on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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