Buyer (Kulim)

• Procures goods and services in support of the business operations
• Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume
• Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts
• Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies
• Initiates purchases driven through MRP process
• Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life
• Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management
• Tracks forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel
• Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs
• Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material

Requirements

• Two to four years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management
• Good knowledge of the types of materials being purchased by the department
• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers
• Strong knowledge of SCM policies, procedures and ISO standards