Purchasing Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To lead a team of Buyers to achieve the key performance – 100% of supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) performance and manage the Inventory goals and target.
• Ensure the compliance of purchase data such as LT, AVL & SPQ/MOQ and cost setting as required in the system.
• Perform, supervise and evaluate all purchasing activities to ensure no disruption of supply to production plan and loading.
• Manage/improve the escalation process to resolve material shortages in timely manner.
• Continuously reviewing in purchasing processes to improve Buyers’ key performance in place, pull, push and cancellation metrics.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with suppliers to ensure the effectiveness in delivery

Support and responsiveness.

• Risk Assessment of material positioning for important / critical parts by customer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong purchasing knowledge including processes, tool, practices.
• Good data analysis capability to identify issue, develop solutions and implementation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent

Experience Requirement: Describe both minimum and preferred years of experience, previous responsibilities, or industry background (e.g. Minimum 2 years of marketing experience. Preferably in manufacturing/semiconductor industry)

• Knowledge of MRP system will be advantageous
• Minimum 6 – 8 years’ experience in manufacturing industry
• Prior experience in leading a team preferred
• Able to work in a fast paced environment