Junior Purchaser / Purchaser (New Headcount)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Assistant / Purchaser to join our team at Senko Advanced Components. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing end-to-end purchasing activities, from forecasting demand and issuing purchase orders to negotiating prices with regional suppliers. You will serve as a key operational bridge, collaborating directly with our sales team, overseas offices, and APAC suppliers to ensure timely product deliveries and seamless supply chain execution.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including sourcing, issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), processing purchase orders, and tracking supplier commitments.
• Review forecast data, analyze demand trends, and adjust inventory orders to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent supply chain bottlenecks.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with APAC regional suppliers; continuously monitor supplier delivery schedules and performance.
• Act as a main point of contact for the China sales team and overseas offices, independently following up on sales orders and delivery status.
• Collaborate with internal QA teams and suppliers to promptly address, track, and resolve any quality-related or non-conformance issues.
• Occasionally travel to mainland China and other overseas supplier locations for vendor audits, business reviews, and operational alignment.
• Execute additional operational tasks and support supply chain initiatives as assigned by senior staff and management.

About you

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel for demand analysis) and general supply chain software/ERP systems.
• Experience handling RFQs, order processing, and supplier negotiation in an international setting.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
• Willingness to travel to mainland China and other overseas supplier locations as required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively across regional offices and external vendors.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative team-player mindset.