Our client is one of the leading manufacturers of industrial generators. We are looking for a Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing of raw materials, purchase parts, machinery, supplies and all other goods and services used in production system at the most favorable price, quality, and delivery.
Responsibilities
System Support
• Evaluate all requisitions, particularly engineering change implementations to minimize excess and
obsolete inventory.
• 2Maintain and update databases of available suppliers and prices information
• 3Negotiate prices and contract agreements for favorable deals, to achieve a significant favorable
purchase price variance.
• Approve bills for payment as authorized by Materials Manager
• Maintain purchasing documentation system to comply with ISO requirements, GPP.
Operational Support
• Qualify vendors and maintains close surveillance on their performance in relation to their products
conformance to our specifications and quality standards, services provided and pricing. If
necessary, survey vendors’ facilities and inspects products to ensure our requirements are met.
• Keep abreast on supply chain issues affecting the line (materials shortage).
• Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve lines issues due to supply chain.
• Work closely with QA & Engineering and liaise with affected suppliers to resolve line issues due to
components be it quality or drawing issues etc.
• Liaise between suppliers and plant on a regular basis.
• Respond to any ad hoc demand requirements from customer when their unit in the WIP.
Requirement
• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience
• Preferably, a professional purchasing management certificate.
• Knowledge of MRP/QAD/SAP system is advantageous.
Core Competencies
• Focus on the End Customer – Meet end-customers and specifiers to understand their needs (as
opposed to an intermediary), the primary focus of one's feedback, analysis, and actions.
• Set High Standards of Performance - Assume responsibility and accountability for successfully
achieving goals or completing assignments; develop standards of excellence rather than waiting for
standards to be imposed.
• Build Trust - Provide information to others in a way that is candid, informed, encompassing, and not
manipulative; receive information from others in a way that demonstrates openness and thoughtful
consideration of their ideas.
• Drive Continuous Improvement - Initiate action to improve existing conditions and processes. Use
appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
