Buyer

Manage and co–ordinate all procurement activities (include risk buy) associated with new products/product transfer.

Ensure material readiness to meet new product from DVT through pilot run / mass production.

Orders and Schedules material requirements with suppliers, based on MRP report to ensure smooth production flow and zero downtime to Production.

Implement re-schedule programs with suppliers ensuring no past due P/O.

Reviews engineering change implementation dates with suppliers.

Tracks and expedite in bound shipments.

Maintains inventory levels to target, as well as control excess and obsolete material.

Responsible for data base integrity and preparation of reports as required, indicating delivery delays, inventory summary data, etc.

With management’s approval, has authority to negotiate purchase contracts with suppliers.

Locates and develops sources of supply with suppliers and potential suppliers.

Secures and analyzes price quotations from suppliers.

Conduct meetings with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Assurance and suppliers on procurement matters.

Prepares, implements and follows up on consignments. Returns rejected vendor material and negotiates with suppliers for replacement of rejected material.

Initiates the preparation of purchase orders and selects the vendor to be used.

Prepares, negotiates, awards and administer production contracts.

Maintains awareness of market conditions concerning possible shortages, extended lead times, possible price increases, etc.

Visits suppliers as leader of a supplier qualification team to determine if sources are capable of meeting present or future company needs.

Monitor supplier performance such as hub inventory, responsiveness to forecast, order reschedule and independent demand.

Maintaining close liaison with suppliers on their production capacities, readiness and material supply and on supplier's involvement in Environmental, Safety & Health.

Actively participate in CMT con call in executing and implementing tactical tasks complimenting Commodity Management/GSBM initiatives and highlight any potential alternate local sources for cost saving purpose.

Support in Physical Stock take activities.

To assist the Purchasing Manager in the general supervision of the Purchasing Section under their lead and perform other related duties or projects as and when assigned or requested.