Responsible for overall purchasing functions, particularly on the Direct Material to ensure materials are purchased in the most economical manner with the on-time delivery.
Process order according to MRP and make sure that suppliers receive all of them.
Follow up order confirmation and evaluate order confirmation.
Handle the deviation from confirmed delivery times, quantity, and prices.
Handle the deviation parts together with QC and warehouse department.
Interface with suppliers on the day-to-day job to ensure the material supply and no interruption on material support to production
Work with program manager and planner in shortage solutions.
Maintain necessary information of material, such as price, lead time, etc. in the system.
Work according to supervisor and manager instruction.
Purchasing Engineer Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of supplier management, cost analysis, price negotiations, and contract management.
Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics AX, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and procurement tools.
Knowledge of inventory management, demand planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
Ability to analyze market trends, supply risks, and cost reduction opportunities.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and reporting.
Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work in cross-functional teams involving Engineering, Planning, Quality, Logistics, and Program Management.
Key Competencies
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Development
Cost Reduction
Risk Management
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Project Management
Analytical Thinking
Customer Focus
Results Orientation