Buyer

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings • Develop category strategy and deliver YoY cost savings via negotiation, value analysis/value engineering, long term agreement and alternate sourcing. • Conduct market analysis for key monomers, resins & other accessories. • Drive should-cost models. • Lead negotiation: Price, LT, MOQ, Payment terms, rebate, VMI. • Qualify alternate suppliers and drive PPAP/PSW approval with SQE/Design. 2) Supplier Management • PO & Supply Assurance: Ensure 100% PO accuracy and >98% supplier OTD. • Zero Production line stops due to purchasing. • Lead suppliers’ audits with SQE for IATF/ISO-9001/13485 compliance, performance scorecards and continuous improvement plans. • Perform supplier risk assessment, dual-sourcing and business continuity plan. 3) Inventory Control • Demand & Inventory Ownership: Own DOH, Inventory value, turnover for resins & other accessories. • Drive Safety Stock optimization with Planning to reduce excess/obsolescence. • Monitor Aging stock. 4) Cross-Functional Coordination • Alignment with Planning, Store and Quality on supply, forecast and issues. • Support NPI trials, ECN implementation, and cost-down validation. 5) Monthly Purchasing KPIs and Reports • Coordinate and consolidate Purchasing KPIs. • Continuous improvement initiatives. 6) Digital Purchasing • Drive adoption of SAP/New ERP system for RFQ, PowerBI dashboards for spend, savings, OTD, Inventory and aging. Job Specification: • Minimum diploma or equivalent related field. • Strong knowledge of resin chemistry, packaging supplies & BOM structures. • Knowledge on should-cost modelling, TCO analysis, negotiation and contract management. • At least 3 years in purchasing, preferably in manufacturing environment. • Data-driven, strong in Excel/SAP and presentation skills. • Vocal and confident with suppliers and stakeholders. • Commitment to maintaining a high standard of professionalism, ethics and integrity in all Job-related activities.