Buyer

(1) Manages the purchase of production materials in Manufacturing sites from a local or global supply base.

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(2) Manages the purchase of pre-production materials for use product introduction activities. 

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(3) Manages the materials in worldwide logistics centers.

• Manages the assurance of supply of materials for manufacturing sites and WW logistic centers.
• Executes operational activities associated with placing purchase orders.
• Sets clear delivery expectations and manages suppliers to them.
• Sets clear expectations and manages supplier performance to them.
• Manages the material forecasting to suppliers.
• Analyzes MRP for accuracy and provide feedback to Planning.
• Develops and implements inventory management plans for assigned parts.
• Manages the return of non-conforming material to suppliers.
• Manages excess material inventories and supplier liability, properly dispose of excess materials.
• Manages the assurance of supply of pre-production materials utilizing the recommended supply base and a global procurement organization.
• Creates purchase requisition in and obtains appropriate purchasing approval.
• Processes purchase orders and communicates information to supplier.
• Performs PO reschedule in, reschedule out and cancellation per MRP.
• Ensure that accurate information is received, understood and acted upon by suppliers. 
• Reconcile receiving and accounts payable problems.
• Maintain up-to-date familiarity with current NPI projects, build schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with logistic team to deal with forwarder issues and customs issues.
• ECO implementation: coordinate with cross functions and suppliers to implement engineer changes.
• SAP material information: material master data, info record and source list maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of procurement practices, terms, negotiation concepts, and business law.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of financial and analytical principles and the ability to apply them in a business environment.
• Basic knowledge/experience of SAP or related ERP system operation.
• 2~3 years relevant experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good English skills, verbal and written.