Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Calibration, Certificate Issuance, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Diagnostics Solutions/Software, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Documentation, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Rentals, Hardware Development, Inventory Management, Laboratory Operations, Maintain Compliance, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Operational Support, Optical Ethernet, Optical Transceivers, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, PCI Express (PCI-E), Pricing, Process Development, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Software Development, Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
About the role
Credo is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement operations for its rapidly expanding Applications Labs and associated development teams. The role centers on ensuring timely sourcing of goods and services, streamlining purchasing processes, and maintaining cost-effective operations while upholding vendor relationships and internal compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a keen eye for process efficiency, and the ability to coordinate effectively across teams to keep procurement running smoothly. Onsite position in San Jose, CA.
Base salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
Why Credo
- Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
- People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
- Possibilities: Our belief shapes what's next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world - and our team powers new products and markets that come next.
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement activities including creating purchase requests, tracking orders, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring timely receipt of goods for Applications and Hardware Development teams.
- Support the development, documentation, and implementation of procurement and purchasing workflows for Lab Operations.
- Ensure adherence to internal purchasing policies, including partial tax certificate issuance, prepayment approval processes, vendor onboarding, and management of proforma invoices.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of purchases, contracts, repairs, pricing, vendor communications, and delivery timelines.
- Assist with equipment repair management, calibration scheduling, and procurement of rental equipment as needed.
- Support asset tagging for newly acquired equipment valued over $5,000 USD.
- Collaborate with Lab Operations and Applications teams to support general lab activities as needed.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or related operational role.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Solid understanding of inventory management, vendor management, and supply chain processes.
- Familiarity with internal purchasing policies and compliance procedures.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with purchasing software, particularly Coupa.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Prior experience supporting procurement workflows in a lab or hardware development environment.
About Credo
Credo's mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.
Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.
Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email people@credosemi.com. Apply Now
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Credo Semiconductor, Inc.