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Teradyne

Buyer (Teradyne, Costa Rica) - Alajuela, CR, Costa Rica

Teradyne Alajuela, CR, Costa Rica 17 days ago
Non-Engineering

Originally posted 18 September 2026 by the employer — open 2 days.

About the role

This role involves managing procurement activities to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.

What you'll do

  • Lead procurement activities for NPI projects from development through product launch.
  • Coordinate supplier engagement, quotations, lead times, and material readiness activities.
  • Analyze material requirements and execute purchase orders to support project schedules.
  • Manage component transitions, engineering changes, and supplier readiness activities.
  • Resolve supply, quality, delivery, and cost issues impacting program milestones.
  • Support cost reduction, risk mitigation, and business continuity initiatives.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
  • English Proficiency
  • 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or NPI procurement roles.
  • 5+ years of experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
  • 5+ years of experience supporting new product introductions and engineering change management.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

  • Experience in electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, or high-technology manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of supplier management, commodity strategies, and global supply chain operations.
  • APICS, CPM, CPSM, or similar professional certification.
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Alajuela, CR, Costa Rica
On-site
17 days ago

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