Senior / Buyer - #1112813

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system

• Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production

• Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance

• Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.

• Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier’s quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply

• Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery

• Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects.

• Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.

• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.

• Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV.

• Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent

• 1-5 years related industry experience in buying and production planning

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable

• Experience in low-volume high-mix Manufacturing environment is a plus

• Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) will be advantageous