Buyer

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing activities and managing daily procurement operations to support smooth production processes. This role focuses on purchase order execution, supplier coordination, delivery monitoring, and issue resolution based on approved suppliers and sourcing strategies defined by the Sourcing and Purchasing Management teams.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities using approved suppliers in accordance with company policies and purchasing procedures
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders (PO) accurately and timely to meet production and operational requirements.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers on order confirmation, delivery schedules, pricing alignment, and payment terms within assigned authority.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on delays, shortages, or discrepancies to ensure production continuity.
• Work closely with production, planning, engineering, warehouse, and quality teams to align material requirements and specifications.
• Handle supplier communication related to order execution, delivery issues, quality claims, and return or replacement processes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, pricing lists, and supplier-related documentation in the ERP system (SAP or equivalent).
• Support cost control initiatives by monitoring price changes, usage trends, and consumption data, and report findings to the Purchasing Manager.
• Assist in managing urgent or emergency purchases to prevent production downtime.
• Provide regular updates and reports on purchasing status, delivery performance, and outstanding issues to the Purchasing Manager.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring purchasing documentation and records are complete and compliant.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or management.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing execution, PO management, supplier coordination, and procurement processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred), e-procurement tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in both Mandarin and English for coordination with overseas suppliers and internal departments.
• Good negotiation and communication skills, especially in handling delivery schedules, pricing alignment, and commercial coordination.
• Familiar with quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.) and regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH) is an advantage.
• Strong follow-up, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and handle urgent or emergency purchasing situations.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive, with a positive mindset and Can-Do attitude.