Job Title:  Buyer - India

Are you ready to lead impactful procurement strategies and drive innovation in a global organization?

At Zygo, a leader in advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components for over 50 years, we’re searching for a Buyer to manage our strategic and tactical procurement activities. Join our dynamic and collaborative team, where your expertise will help shape solutions that address complex challenges and uphold our values of curiosity, collaboration, persistence, and quality.

As a buyer, you will manage, evaluate, and select suppliers, provide strategic metrics to assist with cost reductions, inventory turns, and evaluate process improvement initiatives. You will work with various functional groups to execute purchasing strategies, including Category Management, Supplier Engineering, Planning, and Supplier Quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Purchase Orders are placed, and deliveries are scheduled to meet production requirements.
• Review MRP requirements regularly and maintain inventory levels cost-efficiently.
• Participate in supplier selection, negotiation, and evaluation to meet cost and on-time targets.
• Collaborate with Category Management and Supplier Engineering for product substitutions.
• Develop Commercial Terms including Contracts and Purchase Orders within company policy guidelines.
• Collaborate with both local and international teams to achieve procurement goals.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with the US-based headquarters.
• Manage procurement activities in alignment with global strategies and policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• B.S. in related field.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience in a high-mix, technical, manufacturing environment.
• CIPS, APICS, and/or CPM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification preferred.
• International and domestic travel required (10%).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Projects, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Experience supporting cross-functional and sourcing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Proven experience in a matrix organization.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with international teams.
• Ability to navigate and manage cross-functional relationships.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to accommodate different time zones for meetings and collaborations.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in meaningful challenges: Contribute to high-impact projects that drive global precision and innovation.
• Collaborate with experts: Work alongside world-class professionals dedicated to excellence.
• Develop your career: Access growth opportunities, advanced training programs, and cross-disciplinary projects.
• Recognition and growth: Earn rewards for your contributions and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and technology.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, and where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success?

We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!