Senior Buyer - NPI (Penang)

Reviews Business Requirements Planning (BRP) Report and analyses the suggested orders, and/or alterations. Develops a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quantity and quality requirements and within established standard costs. Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities/suppliers of any technologies, manufacturing process and related industries, so to be skilful and experienced enough when expediting for an results.

Purchases parts/materials using Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) negotiation, contracts, cost analysis, price analysis and internal/external technical expertise. Establishes and strengthen good business relationships with suppliers and internal customers; Work closely with planning team and demand team to learn about the real demand and its fluctuation and proactively work on any change; Be effective and efficient in communication.

It’s a MUST to keep good communication with suppliers via daily emails and phone calls or conference- calls when there being delivery issue, DMR issue, GR issue, quality issue, payment issue or others till it’s resolved properly. Responsible for maintaining the system correctly and timely in a proper manner; Finish purchasing assignments within time period on top level.

Keep inventory at a reasonable level per requirements through negotiation with suppliers by push out, reschedule or even canceling the open orders. Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care. Work and Coordinate on NPI Activities with NPI Project Team.

Involve on NPI Parts Execution and include all RMA/DMR to suppliers.

Requirements

Minimum six (6) to eight (8) of working experience in manufacturing or new product introduction environment. Good knowledge of SAP. Manage/support project as the coordinator or the leader of a commodity group. Preferably several year experience in handling PCBA purchase, or HLA (Higher Level Assembly) purchase. Familiar with procurement system and procedures.

Raise reasonable recommendation in improving and make communication/business dealing more efficient and effective. Inter-team communications. Strong communication/coordination/supervising capabilities. Demonstrate leading abilities. Support purchasing manager in driving team results.

Benefits

Meal Allowance 13th Month Contractual Bonus Annual Performance Bonus Coverage provided for employee, spouse, and children (up to 5 dependents) Comprehensive medical coverage including outpatient and hospitalization benefits