• Order tracking and follow up on delinquencies, quality shortfalls – monitor purchase orders, confirm supplier acknowledgement, and track delivery progress.

• Supplier Coordination and Turnaround – communicate regularly with suppliers to resolve delays, shortages and quality issues and work on mitigation actions to recovery.

• Create and maintain strong relationships with vendors, monitor performance and address delivery shortages, or quality issues which are causing disruption to the production schedules.

• Problem resolution – identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement corrective actions to minimize impact.

• Documentation and reporting – maintain accurate records of orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance metrics. Use the reports are indicators for supplier performance tracking and intervene where required to minimize the supplier non-performance disruptions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as procurement, production and logistics teams to align supply timelines with operational needs and further to optimize supply chain processes and drive continuous improvement.

• Establish positive working relationship with critical suppliers and ensure that all levels escalations metrics are established to mitigate when issues arise pertaining to delivery or quality.

• Compliance and quality checks – ensure supplier meets contractual, quality and regulatory requirements at all times.

• Support internal reporting requirements and report status, progress, and any anticipated disruptions that are seen or expected.

• Any other additional duties based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least 10+ years of Buying experience in purchasing metals, cables, sheet metal, machining parts and electrical devices and/or PCBA’s (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies). Any managerial or key individual contributor experience is a plus for the role.

• Semiconductor industry experience will be highly preferred; similar manufacturing sector exposure such as automotive, industrial manufacturing etc. are an added advantage.

• Vendor management expertise; must have experience in buying from and dealing with overseas and local suppliers.

• Well-versed in inventory management techniques, including Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory, to minimize holding costs and ensure the availability of critical components.

• Good analytical skills and proficiency with procurement ERP applications, i.e. Oracle Cloud/SAP, or similar platforms to streamline purchasing processes and maintain meticulous records.

• Computer literate with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Access) and Business Intelligence tools as a plus point.

• Ability to operate in a cross-functional team to meet customer expectations and to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, deal with cross functional teams and regulatory authorities.

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and management skills; fluent in English (spoken & written).

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

• Strong skills in negotiating skills, delivery schedules, terms of payment, and understanding of production processes.

• Strong problem-solving skills, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

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