Senior buyer

Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, and pricing strategies in a manner that meets the budgets, policies, ethical standards and audit requirements of the company
• Prepares RFQ/Bid packages for diverse commodities including raw materials and indirect materials
• Consults with internal team in reviewing scope of work for RFQ process, supplier quote proposal and recommend supplier of choice based on quote analysis
• Supports on time delivery to help timely program completion, and help maximize the division profits
• Continually work to identify cost saving opportunities and strive to achieve cost saving targets assigned by Management
• Conducts activities in ERP System and other Information Systems to support purchasing
• Establishes solid multiple sources to ensure continuous supply and availability of purchased components and directed-buy components to satisfy the need of all departments in the organization
• Ensures successful and timely implementation of approved engineering changes of all commercial issues with suppliers
• Ensures ERP pricing modules have been maintained accurately and accordingly
• Prepares, negotiates and executes all contracts according to the company policies and procedures, and in accordance with government regulations
• Exercises sample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion
• Communicates effectively with all requisitioning departments, and arranges for proper and accurate information exchanges between originator and suppliers
• Ensures that all applicable taxes exemptions are claimed to the advantage of the company
• Reconciles variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity,  Inco terms, Terms of Payment)
• Ensures purchase orders are entered in a timely manner
• Supports with supplier audits of applicable suppliers as required
• Maintains supplier files, purchase prices, price fluctuations and quality records
• Resolves material claims with suppliers
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies (i.e. TS16949, ISO14001)
• Performs other duties as required

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Purchasing Department (Automotive Preferred)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, ERP Systems)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Good mathematical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment