Junior Buyer

Key responsibilities • Creation of blanket purchase orders for long lead time items for direct materials • Creation of purchase orders to suppliers to support production loading plan • Follow up with suppliers on PO acknowledgement, delivery confirmation, and overdue deliveries to minimize supply disruption and ensure MRP system is updated accordingly • Monitor material shortages, excess inventory, and potential supply risks, and escalate issues in a timely manner • Coordinate with Planning, Production, Store/Warehouse, QA, Finance, and Engineering on procurement-related matters such as shortages, delivery issues, invoice discrepancies, and quality concerns • Monitor and track supplier On Time Delivery performance and Lead Time monthly • Support supplier performance review and improvement activities, including follow-up on recurring delivery or quality issues • Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in the MRP/ERP system, including price, lead time, MOQ, order multiple, supplier details, and delivery status • Generate rolling 12 months supplier forecast based on the production loading plan • Liaise with forwarder on all inbound and outbound air and sea shipment activities and provide weekly update to production and planner team About you • Diploma/Degree in any field • At least 1 year of relevant working experience • Critical thinking and analytical skills • Meticulous with a keen eye for details • Problem-solving and Decision-making skills • Listening and Communication skills (written and verbal) • Good teamwork