Buyer

Job Description

1) Material Management & Readiness (Core)
- Execute PO placement and follow-up to ensure on-time delivery aligned with MRP signals, production schedules, and customer demand.
- Monitor open PO, supplier commitments, shortages, and expedite/de-expedite actions to ensure material availability and prevent line-down risk.
- Manage material issues including shortage recovery plans, allocation, substitutions (with Engineering/Customer approval), and shipment prioritization.
- Coordinate shipping instructions, Incoterms alignment, and delivery schedule adherence with suppliers and logistics.
2) Material Liability Ownership
- Own and actively manage material liability including excess & obsolete (E&O), NCNR exposure, MOQ/MPQ impacts, long-lead purchases, and end-of-life risks.
- Ensure purchase decisions are aligned with customer agreements (forecast/PO coverage), internal policies, and approval requirements.
- Drive liability mitigation actions: reschedule/cancel where possible, negotiate returns/credits, reallocation across programs, and support excess disposition plans.
- Support inventory aging reviews and provide clear data/justification for liability discussions with internal stakeholders and customers.
3) Supplier Management & Performance
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and daily communication for delivery commitment, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
- Track supplier performance (OTD, responsiveness, quality impact, lead time stability) and escalate risks early with corrective actions.
- Support supplier onboarding/qualification process and ensure compliance with purchasing requirements (documentation, packaging, labeling, invoice accuracy).
- Coordinate with Quality/Engineering for supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) and improvement follow-up when applicable.
4) Cost Savings & Commercial Execution (KPI-Related)
- Drive cost reduction initiatives: pricing negotiation, should-cost comparison, alternate sourcing, MOQ optimization, lead time/Incoterms improvement, and freight cost reduction.
- Maintain pricing accuracy and ensure correct cost/terms are reflected in ERP and purchasing documents.
- Support RFQ activities: collect quotes, compare supplier offers, summarize commercial recommendations, and implement approved sourcing decisions.
5) ERP / Process Discipline
- Create and manage POs, PO confirmations, reschedules, cancellations, supplier acknowledgments, and receipt support in the ERP system (e.g., D365).
- Ensure purchasing data integrity: supplier info, lead times, MOQ/MPQ, pricing, payment terms, and delivery terms.
- Maintain purchasing documentation and comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and approval workflows.
6) Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Planning and Production to prioritize material actions, manage constraints, and support build readiness.
- Work with Finance on invoice matching, supplier payment coordination (as needed), and liability reporting.
- Collaborate with related function on demand changes, approvals for long-lead buys, and customer-driven liability actions.

Job Requirement

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

2. Experience: 2–5+ years of experience in direct materials buying in EMS / electronics manufacturing preferred.

• Strong understanding of MRP-driven purchasing, lead times, BOM structures, and production readiness.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (D365 preferred) and strong Excel/data skills.
• Familiarity with Incoterms, logistics coordination, and supplier commercial terms.

3. Skills & Competencies:

• Ownership mindset with strong follow-through and urgency on material readiness.
• Analytical and data-driven; able to identify risks, trends, and actions quickly.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage priorities in a fast-changing environment.