BUYER II

BUYER II  POSITION OBJECTIVE  Negotiate to obtain the best possible price/terms for total cost saving & company best interest and identify alternative suppliers. Lead high-stakes negotiations to secure optimal pricing and commercial terms, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and identifying alternative suppliers to mitigate supply chain risk. Perform the Purchasing services for the Plant Expansion and/or MRO (Maintenance/Repair /Operation) work at the Right time, with the Right quality, in the Right quantity, and at the Right price. Evaluate bidder(s)' proposal(s) document and specification, and analyze the prices, previous performance, commitments and indications of financial responsibility to recommend the most advantageous proposal. Verify the correctness of Purchase Order and/or Contract documentation to properly issue the PO/Award. Evaluate bid responsiveness, vendor(s)' responsibility and its performance by observing and monitoring market conditions and business practices. Perform job accountability and position function in terms of objectives, priorities and deadlines, and effectively communicate, collaborate, facilitate the communications between internal and external contacts including Plant Users (e.g. Engineering Center, Maintenance and Operation Groups), Legal, Accounting, and all other contacts. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Negotiate to obtain the best possible price and terms & conditions for total cost saving and company's best interest and identify alternative vendors. Perform the Purchasing work requested by E/C, Maintenance/Operations and others. Identify and investigate vendor(s)' capability for the best selection of the bidders. Evaluate bidder(s)' proposal(s) document and clarifications, and conduct comprehensive analysis in accordance with previous order, market conditions, market trend and business practices. Conduct comprehensive commercial evaluations of supplier bids, including line-item price analysis and cost benchmarking. Initiate the recommendatory report to make recommendations and present negotiation strategies for Management approval. Review with Legal Dept. to ensure all contractual obligations are met. Review the accuracy/correctness of all order information to properly issue Purchase Order/Contract. Investigate and resolve any issue and efficiently handle dispute and/or discrepancy. Perform trouble shooting and problem solving to any abnormal situation and even provide preventive advice to Management for improvement. Communicate with other Departments for pre-award and post-award functions. Prepare the Purchasing Monthly Report and other reports. Perform other special assignments from Management. Follow Department SOP and Company policy to conduct the Purchasing work.   QUALIFICATIONS 2-3 years of industry business experience Bachelors Degree Strategic Sourcing, RFQ/RFX Management, Contract Lifecycle Management. Negotiation Skills and Strategic Contract Negotiation. Good Communication Problem Solving Collaboration and Teamwork Integrity and Ethics Analytical Thinking Advanced Data Analysis, Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, word, outlook and PowerPoint. ERP Systems. Market Intelligence, Tracking commodity indices “ICIS”. Vendor Relationship Management.