Buyer / Senior Buyer

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier identification, market analysis, RFQ/RFP management, commercial evaluation, and contract negotiations to ensure optimal supplier selection and business value.
Negotiate with suppliers on product specifications, quality, expectations, price, delivery and other terms.
Manage supplies like consumables, MRO items, spare parts, and project-related materials.
Review new material or part requests to determine if existing material or supplier can satisfy the need; add new items to the system if needed.
Work with stakeholders to evaluate and set- up new suppliers in system.
Develop strategic plans, forecast material demand, and oversee material requirements to ensure timely acquisition and good inventory management.
Create and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
Coordinate with teams to resolve quality or supply issues quickly.

Act as procurement lead for major projects and strategic supplier engagements.

Support management reporting and drive supplier development and procurement improvement projects.

Lead cross functional procurement initiatives and supply risk mitigation programs.

Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply chain management, logistics, Business or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement and inventory/ forecast  planning, preferably in semiconductor or manufacturing industries.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with experience managing supplier relationships.

Proven experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.

Confident in presenting to management.