The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose-advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business-from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve. The Opportunity The Senior Buyer at Allegro is a critical position focused on the strategic procurement of goods, materials, components, and services essential for the company&aposs operations. This role goes beyond simple purchasing; it involves a strong emphasis on cost-effectiveness, quality assurance, and timely delivery, all while building and maintaining robust supplier relationships. The primary objective of a Senior Buyer is to ensure a continuous and cost-effective supply chain by expertly negotiating with suppliers, optimizing procurement processes, and contributing to overall operational efficiency and profitability. They are responsible for acquiring necessary resources in line with specifications, at the most favorable cost, quality, and delivery targets. What You Will Do Purchase goods, materials, components, and services according to specification / requirement in line with the most favorable cost, quality, and delivery targets Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate Establish and monitor inventory safety stock according to standard usage, lead time, and forecast based on MRP tool. Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may impact operations. Initiates enrollment of inventory item in the system through the EDM team. Conducts vendor sourcing, selection and accreditation, supplier audits, assessment and performance evaluation in compliance to PSM policies and procedures, corporate Supplier Excellence Program specification, and Quality Standards requirement. This includes local subcontractors and calibration laboratories for external services. Establishes annual standard costs, provide analysis on costs, new and existing. Initiates cost saving measures through Negotiation, Price Breaks ordering, and localization of imported materials and qualification of new materials from other supplier. Process requisitions, negotiates with suppliers to obtain best offer available based on requirement, generate purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and coordinate RMA for return of rejected deliveries. Check requisitions for completeness and clarity. Develop creative and innovative procurement processes. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity for cost savings. Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers. Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on PSM and production activities. What You Will Need Must possess a bachelors degree in Engineering major in Industrial or other specialized courses. Preferably with work experience of 3 years in related function Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Proficient in Oracle R12, RFQ, iProc Module, ETQ, Kinaxis, and CMS Advanced skills with MS Office Analytical with strong problem solving abilities Proficiency in Material Specs and SEP requirement Show more Show less