Purchasing Manager (Electronic Products Distributor) - APAC - #1126575

Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support production, project timelines, and business objectives.

• Forecast purchasing needs based on sales, project pipelines, and inventory levels.

Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery performance, and compliance.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and credit terms to achieve favourable outcomes.

• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) and drive continuous improvement.

Purchasing Operations

• Guide a team of buyers to execute the purchasing function.

• Manage, guide and mentor the purchasing team.

• Oversee RFQ, PO issuance, order tracking, delivery scheduling, and shipment coordination.

• Ensure materials and components are delivered on time to support operational and project requirements.

• Resolve supply delays, quality issues, and discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

• Assist in the collection and reporting of market analysis, commodity trends, cost trends.

Inventory, Cost & Compliance

• Work closely with warehouse and planning teams to maintain optimal stock levels while reducing excess and obsolescence.

• Manage procurement budgets, cost analysis, and monthly reporting.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) sourcing for new components and materials.

• Support special projects as needed and required.

• Participate in audits, supplier evaluations, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, commodities, engineering, or logistics sectors.

• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.

• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP) and Excel.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to lead a team.

• Flexibility as sometimes require early morning or evening phone calls with global team member.

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