The primary objective of the Sr.Buyer is to direct the materials, planning, and logistic functions of the company to ensure customer needs are satisfied.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning and maintaining a material procurement process that establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality, and timely delivery
Oversee Supply Chain activities and employees
Interact and manage Internal global group companies that provide 80% of all purchases
Supervise the purchase of production and/or non-production materials according to schedules or purchase requisitions and coordinate suppliers to meet the Company's goals regarding quality, delivery, and cost
Plan/Schedule suppliers/sub-contractors to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials including raw materials, components, sub-components, and services from internal, local, and overseas suppliers
Identify, notify, and manage potential shortages by planning and expediting internally and externally
Expedite and reschedule open purchase orders to suit customer service requirements by negotiating with suppliers for delaying or bringing forward, canceling, reducing, or minimizing ordered quantities to minimize the impact on inventory holding
Liaising with freight forwarders for all incoming materials from overseas suppliers and maintaining in-transit reports for accurate online information for Customer Service
Support management team with all required reporting of data analysis and prepare reports for management presentations
Participate in the recruiting and hiring of Supply Chain staff
Additional duties as assigned
Note: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their Supervisor/Manager.
Role Requirements:
Educational
Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline
Experience
5-10 years of Supply Chain Experience
Experience with ERP systems such as M3, SAP, or Oracle
Previous forecasting experience
Understand freight forwarding processes
Experience dealing with freight forwards, customs agents, and suppliers
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Advanced communication skills, verbal and written
Highly developed people management skills
Ability to develop strong working relationships
Experience in negotiating supply priorities of raw materials
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to multi-task and handle competing deadlines
Safety Responsibilities:
Follow Safety standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
Participate in the Total Continuous Improvement program
Attend all employee Safety Meetings
Use prescribed Personal Protective Equipment
Observe restricted areas and all warning signs
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work environment varies depending on job function, site, and activity. This role will generally be exposed to indoor office working conditions. Adequate lighting and ventilation exist in all areas of the facility.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day and required to use hands to handle or feel. Required to hear, listen, and communicate with others in an office environment.
Approvals:
The employee's signature indicates:
The employee has read, understood, and accepted this Position Description.
The employee is not aware of any condition (physical or psychological) which may negatively impact on his/her ability to carry out the duties as described.