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We are seeking an experienced Buyer/ Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team at MST Golf Sdn Bhd, a leading retailer of golf equipment, accessories, and apparel in Subang Jaya, Selangor. As a full-time Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the finest products to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Responsibilities• Develop and execute strategic buying plans for equipment, accessories, and apparel that align with market trends, customer preferences, and company objectives.
• Source and negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing, favourable terms, and reliable delivery for high-quality products across all categories.
• Analyse sales performance, market data, and competitor activity to drive informed buying decisions across product lines.
• Work cross-functionally with merchandising, planning, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive product placement, promotional alignment, and inventory flow.
• Manage inventory levels and oversee supply chain operations to ensure stock availability and minimise excess or shortages across all product categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new suppliers while strengthening partnerships with existing vendors.
• Conduct regular reviews of product performance and present actionable buying insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications / Skills Needed- Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion merchandising, supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant buying, preferably in retail or multi-category environments including apparel, accessories, and equipment.
- Strong knowledge of consumer trends, competitive market conditions, and sourcing best practices across diverse product types.
- Proven negotiation, communication, and vendor relationship management skills.
- Analytical thinking with the ability to use data to support business decisions and buying strategies.
- Willingness to travel for supplier meetings, trade shows, and product sourcing, as needed.
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(B) Responsibilities
- Perform daily purchase requisition and purchase order processing
- To manage suppliers efficiently in terms of pricing, delivery and services.
- To drive actively the price reduction and improve supplier chain management.
- To ensure timely delivery.
- To do sourcing for any new enquiry.
- Work out with planning division to ensure sufficiency of material to support mass production.
- Rescheduling orders in and out based on demand.
- To handle other tasks and duties as and when requested by superior.
- To monitor, collect date and report required ESG and Sustainability data into Corporate Gensuite reporting system.
Education : Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as supply chain management or business
Skill : Relevant experience with ERP/ MRP especially in Microsoft AX will be an added advantage.
Work Experience : 2-5 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM6, RM8,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave
- Professional development
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- sourcing and buying: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Mandarin (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Benefits: Annual Leave, Medical Leave & Hospitalization Leave, Medical Insurance, Outpatient, In-House Canteen, Dental & Optical Benefits, Transport Allowance, Phone Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Increment Month, Annual Wage Supplement (AWS), Employee Engagement Activities, Festival Gifts, Career Progressions.
Objectives
To document the purchasing procedures which act as a guideline on material buy/plan, release of purchase orders per the approved manufacturers based on customer-driven demand authorized by the program/project management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for sourcing, purchasing goods, and services for the company.
- Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of goods to maintain a continuous supply of required materials, minimizing any potential risks or disruptions to business operations.
- Expedite, coordinate, and schedule material purchase orders based on demand.
- Monitor supplier delivery commitments to ensure on-time delivery and continuity of supply.
- Evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with vendors.
- Manage and control stock levels, monitor key purchasing metrics, and minimize waste by ensuring adequate inventory.
- Monitor the ECO roll-in plan and coordinate with internal CFT teams to minimize potential exposure.
- Work with suppliers on material rejections, returns, and replacements with justifications from Manufacturing and Quality Engineers.
- Conduct monthly supplier performance reviews to assess service quality.
- Provide guidance and support to junior purchasing team members, ensuring effective teamwork and alignment with company goals.
- Handle NPI projects and collaborate with internal CFT teams on all material-related issues.
- Resolve discrepancies and issues in invoices and purchase orders.
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Job Specification
Education Level:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience for Buyer roles.
- Minimum 5 years of experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role, for Senior Buyer roles.
Additional Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong critical thinking, negotiation, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Demonstrates accountability, professional integrity, and attention to detail while managing tight deadlines and multitasking.
- Independent, self-motivated, and proactive with a strategic mindset.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM3, RM6,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in purchasing or supply chain roles?
- Have you worked on NPI (New Product Introduction) projects before?
- What ERP systems have you used in your previous roles?
Experience:
- sourcing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
· Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
· Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
· Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
· Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
· Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
· Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
· Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
· Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
· Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
· Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
· Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
· Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
· Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
· Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
· Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
· Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
· Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
· Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
· Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
· Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
· Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
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Job title: Assistant Manager/ Manager - Strategic Buyer
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Responsibilities- Manage materials ordering, delivery confirmation, scheduling and on time delivery to meet master production plan per MRP
- Ensure timely material supply by reviewing weekly/monthly production assembly forecast and schedule, ensuring timely update of order delivery status per MRP
- Support monthly and quarterly inventory target by managing open purchase orders (cancellation, push-out or rescheduling)
- Monitor and address supplier performance (delivery, quality, capacity, MRB/RTV, etc.)
- Manage materials phase-in/out plan and minimize obsolescence
- Identify potential problems and take effective actions with thorough follow-up to ensure the schedule is not jeopardized
- Responsible for purchase variance (STD/Stake) and participate in cost reduction programs
- Make tactical buying decisions and capable of executing strategy
- Develop and drive VMI, JIT and lead time reduction programs with vendors to achieve optimum
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an EMS or manufacturing environment
- Experience in handling electronic components
- Knowledge of MRP system, Baan
- Fluent in English and able to communicate with all levels
- Diploma/Degree in Business Studies, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent
- Associate
- Full-time
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Ellsworth Adhesives is a global distributor specializing in the supply and logistics of specialty chemicals and equipment located in Wisconsin State of US. Backed by decades of experience and a team of experts, Ellsworth Adhesives offers customers complete solutions for their application needs by providing value added services and support.
Founded by Paul and Patsy Ellsworth in 1974, the company has a strong customer focus, helping manufacturers identify and implement industrial adhesive and dispensing solutions.
Ellsworth Adhesives started its Asian operation from 2003 and has expanded business to Mainland China, China Hong Kong, China Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, India, etc.
With its continued growth, Ellsworth Adhesives is uniquely equipped to offer a robust, growing catalog of adhesives, specialty chemicals, and related equipment to service the manufacturing industry.
Specialty Chemical Distribution
Ellsworth Adhesives supplies a wide range of products from top suppliers including adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, soldering products, surface preparations, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment. More than 50 Sales Locations and 30 Stocking Locations are set up in 21 countries across North America, Asia and Europe.
CUSTOM FORMULATION, PACKAGING & CONVERTING SERVICES
GDI Adhesives is a leading pressure sensitive adhesive technologies manufacturer partnering with industrial companies seeking adhesive manufacturing, custom formulating, converting, & innovation guidance. Solutions are pioneered to fit the multitude of engineering complexities facing the world today.
KitPackers offers custom packaging of adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemicals for manufacturers, customers, and resellers. There are a variety of formats for repackaging including flexible pouches, ratio-paks, duo-paks, single component cartridges, and syringes.
ResinLab specializes in creating custom formulations to meet the customer’s application requirements. Product development chemists respond to projects both large and small – using decades of experience to quickly satisfy design, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
TapeCase designs, converts, manufactures, and distributes a wide variety of adhesive tape products and provides custom tape solutions for nearly any application. An experienced team of experts assist with material selection and prototyping through to commercial production.
ELLSWORTH DISPENSING SOLUTIONS (EDS)
Fisnar is a global supplier of dispensing equipment, automated dispensing systems, & supplies for the industrial, electronic, & medical device markets. Robot Video Trial Services are available to ensure end user accuracy.
Fluid Research is a leader in the design and manufacturing of precision, one and two component metering, mixing, and dispensing equipment for paste and liquid resin systems.
MoldMan Systems builds automated, low pressure molding machines designed to encapsulate, protect, and seal electronics. The machines are versatile, easy to operate, and ideal for low to high volume production.
With 50+ years of experience, we excel at providing high quality products and services. Ellsworth Adhesives offers expert advice, valuable services, decades of experience, and a host of resources to ensure the total solution for our customers’ application needs.
Position: Buyer
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Higher diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- At least 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in distribution or trading industries.
- Knowledge in ERP system is preferred.
- Proficiency in English is required; ability to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Windows operating systems.
- Responsible, detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and able to follow leader’s instructions.
- Ability to work independently and be a good team player.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Source and procure products and supplies from local and international suppliers.
- Execute purchasing activities based on approved purchase requisitions, forecasts, or replenishment planning requirements.
- Coordinate closely with suppliers to schedule deliveries, follow up on shipment status, and ensure timely fulfillment of customer demand.
- Communicate product or price changes to internal teams (ESR & CSR), supported by purchase reports to facilitate customer updates or necessary actions.
- Monitor supply conditions and proactively arrange alternatives or escalate issues to prevent delivery delays or disruptions.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery timelines, quantities, product quality, documentation and any updates related to procurement.
- Support product claims related to quality issues by following established quality procedures and documentation protocols with suppliers.
- Review pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions to optimize cost and service levels.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and update ERP systems with order details
- Obtain approval from the President – Asia for new supplier setup and conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and evaluations.
- Manage stock control, including overseeing the receiving, inspecting, and verifying inbound inventory, and reconciling records with the ERP system.
- Supporting customer registration with new vendor(s).
- Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices before processing.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the team leader or management.
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Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase. Manages strategic suppliers with over $10M and suppliers with filed activities.
Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows standard purchasing business processes.
Coordinates/drives purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues.
Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Assists or participates with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Executes and cancels pull-ins, push-outs, and planned orders as prioritized. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis.
Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero-demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long-term issues.
Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.
Functional Knowledge- Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
- Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
- No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
- Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
- Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
- Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Skills: Certifications, Languages
Years of Experience: 1 - 2 Years
Work Experience: Additional Information
Shift: Day (Malaysia)
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Relocation Eligible: No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.
About Us: SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.
- As Buyer, you are responsible for procuring materials, equipment, and services required for project or operations execution. This role involves negotiating contracts and commercial terms, and ensuring timely delivery to support project and operations timelines and budgets.
- Procurement Planning: You develop and implement procurement plans based on project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
- Supplier Sourcing: You follow strategic sourcing category manager framing and evaluate suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Contract Negotiation: You negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements while mitigating risks. You align with the Category Management team as needed.
- Purchase Orders: You issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications and company policies.
- Cost Control: You ensure procurement activities align with budget constraints and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Compliance: You ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
- Reporting: You provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders on procurement status, potential risks, and mitigation strategies
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field
- Proven experience in procurement within the oil and gas industry.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Analytics and reporting
- Regulatory Management
- Project Procurement Strategy and Management
- SBM Product Knowledge
- Purchasing Tools and Processes
- Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
- Contract Management
- Negotiation
- Product Costing
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Element has an opportunity for a Buyer for managing procurement of all materials for various material testing laboratories consisting chemistry, metallurgy, environment, civil & special testing. While being responsible for both Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) procurement, this role involves managing the acquisition of goods and services necessary for Element’s ongoing operations and strategic investments. This role will be responsible for plant and machinery maintenance, as well as handling the invoicing process from suppliers. This role is based in Johor Bahru, Singapore.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement procurement strategies for both CAPEX and OPEX to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals, conducting market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors for goods and services required for projects and day-to-day operations while supporting other Element Labs for sourcing/ procurement whenever required.
- Prepare and issue Purchase orders and follow up with the suppliers to expedite the delivery / service ensuring cross functional coordination with operational & technical team to get technical compliance on the vendor proposals for both OPEX and CAPEX
- Identify key categories and initiate agreements with key vendors & key sub-contractors for favourable pricing and terms.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure favourable terms and conditions and evaluate vendor performance recommending improvements or changes when necessary.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely procurement of parts and services necessary for the upkeep of plant machinery, developing & implementing preventive maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance and minimal downtime.
- Receive and review invoices from suppliers to verify accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and manage goods receipt note.
- Collaborate with the finance department to process invoices for payment, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while monitoring and analysing procurement costs to identify opportunities for cost savings & process improvements ensuring alignment amongst the cross-functional teams to align procurement activities.
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and internal policies in all procurement activities while staying informed about industry trends, market conditions, and changes in regulations that may impact procurement processes, attending and completing all mandatory and recommended trainings from time to time.
- Generate and analyse reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and other relevant metrics, providing regular updates to management on the status of procurement activities and potential risks.
- 5 Plus years of experience in - Procurement, Planning & Forecasting, Tendering, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Sourcing, Vendor Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial, Export / Import, Project management, Reporting etc
- High levels of integrity, analytical skills, coordination, and Team player.
- Proficiency in ERP and other systems like Tendering, Spend Analytics, Project management, Microsoft Excel etc.
- Should be Presentable, Well organized, Co-operative team member with good communication, management skills, ability to extract information from specifications and drawings
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Public Safety, and International Trade and Development
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Primary Duties & Responsibilities Purchasing- Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company
- Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system
- Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
- Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.
- Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed.
- Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc.
- Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers.
- Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission.
- Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary.
- Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems.
- Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership
- Review and plan all new sales order demand within designated MRP. Responsible for entering accurate delivery dates on sales orders.
- Maintains current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning requirements.
- Responsible for high level plan within capacity and load parameters set by operations.
- Ensure completed work orders are technically completed in a timely manner and work order aging is limited to 3 months.
- Utilize Oracle/SAP for planning production requirements, component availability and
- Utilize SAP to report/track purchasing and production metrics: capacity, loading, backlog, lates and OTD.
- Work with departmental management to utilize SAP for Capacity Planning and Load
- Responsible for maintenance of SAP purchasing and receiving system to include new vendor entry, consumable and raw material part entry and part cost entry.
- Responsible for testing and upgrading purchasing system with new releases of SAP.
- Updates procedures as required.
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, purchasing, shipping or materials management function
- Experience with problem analysis and resolution
- Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, ERP/MRP systems)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
- Effective negotiating skills, ability to negotiate contracts
- Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products
- Ability to handle diverse, detailed tasks
- Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes, customer service demands, accounting principles, product design and ERP systems requirements
- Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism and competency
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust; Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas; Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome; Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone; Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work.
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About UsCoherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.
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