Strategic Buyer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Own Part count and provide support to buyers in day-to-day Purchasing operations, including training, mentoring and leading Execution buyers in all Purchasing activities
Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in terms, quantities and pricing
Support the Supplier Contract Execution to ensure flawless day-to-day Purchasing activities
Develop Maintenance Process in Lead time, MOQ/SPQ Payment Conditions, T&Cs
Work with sourcing teams to understand direction, offer supply trend impacts and set plans and targets (Unconfirmed, Past Due, PPPC) for sourcing activity
Propose and influence sourcing decisions based on overall Supplier performance and benefit including supply availability, price, tariff response, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and T&Cs
Provide recommendations for alternative sourcing/de-risk project
Actively participate in SBR to drive Supplier performance improvement
Act as a liaison for the NPI Team in all areas of procurement practices
Lead development of complex procurement documentation
Lead complex procurement activity where no precedents or local expertise exists
Advise and direct internal customers on applicable policies and procedures
Act as primary contact with Suppliers within assigned Category, internal and external Customer to facilitate problem resolution and performance standards
Act as team leader, mentor and coach within the assigned category Purchasing team
Ensure compliance with procurement policies (QMS/MTL), procedures and relevant regulations
Lead overall VOI implementation, drive process improvement to ensure Suppliers’ conformance to the prescribed VOI Minimum quantity at any time
Other tasks/projects as assigned by the superior
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

At least 5 years working experience for bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical or equivalent

At least 8 years working experience for Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical or equivalent
Knowledge of MRP system will be advantageous
Able to perform in fast paced environment; Preferably experience from manufacturing environment
Possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills
Education, Certifications, Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / science/ mathematics/ Materials /Industrial Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Mechatronics/Industrial Systems Engineering.