Senior Buyer

Key Job Responsibilities – Procurement & Materials Management:

• MRP Execution & Procurement Planning

Analyze system-generated MRP to issue PRs/POs based on factory forecast requirements, ensuring timely material availability.

• Inventory Management

Maintain in-house inventory in compliance with company policy to support production continuity and cost control.

• Production & NPI Support

Coordinate material readiness for mass production, NPI offloads, and engineering/sample requests.

• Risk Management

Proactively identify and mitigate procurement-related risks to prevent production line-down scenarios.

• Cost Optimization

Drive cost-down initiatives through negotiations, benchmarking, alternate sourcing, and value engineering proposals.

• Supplier Negotiation & Management

Negotiate commercial terms including MOQ, standard pricing, lead time, Incoterms, and freight conditions to achieve favorable agreements.

• Quarterly Business Review (QBR)

Conduct QBRs for key raw materials used in production to monitor performance and alignment with business objectives.

• Global Indirect Procurement Management

Oversee global sourcing of MRO items, general consumables, and administrative office supplies across multiple factories.

• e-Procurement Platform Integration

Lead the integration and communication between China regional factories and China Resources Group's e-procurement mall for centralized procurement compliance.

• Data Analysis & Cost Control

Collect and analyze global non-production procurement data to build a centralized price database and drive cost-saving initiatives.

• Headquarters Procurement Support

Manage comprehensive procurement activities for SCPM and Shanghai HQs, supporting cross-functional departmental needs.

• Supplier Evaluation & Performance Monitoring

Develop and manage a supplier performance evaluation framework for non-production suppliers at the headquarters level.

• Process Governance

Manage SOP documentation and procedures related to indirect procurement and ensure compliance with internal control standards.

• Ad Hoc Projects & Assignments

Complete special tasks and procurement-related projects as assigned by management.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum a Diploma in Engineering/ Business Administration.

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in purchasing preferably in the electronics/semiconductor/sub-con sector.

• Diploma in Material Management will be an added advantage

SAP/MRP knowledge/Microsoft Excel, Power point, Words etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proactive and independent

• Excellent communication (Bilingual in English and Chinese) and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.