Junior Buyer

About the role

The Junior Buyer supports the procurement function by creating and managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and maintaining accurate purchasing data to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

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