Buyer I

POSITION SUMMARY :
Responsible for on-time delivery per request to ensure supply continuity and maintain inventory control at a reasonable level. The position requires monitoring and driving improvements in suppliers’ performance, maintaining effective internal and external communication, and strengthening AE’s business relationships with suppliers. Duties include but are not limited to achieving favorable results, maintaining systems correctly and timely, and completing tasks within the required timeframe. Provides assistance in various purchasing assignments and planning of lower to medium value production materials under limited supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Reviews Business Requirements Planning (BRP) Report and analyzes suggested orders and/or alterations.
• Educates suppliers on performance measurements and continuous improvements.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and delivery performance against corporate zero defects and on-time delivery objectives, working with related teams to improve performance.
• Develops a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quantity and quality requirements and within established standard costs.
• Gains in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities/suppliers, technologies, manufacturing processes, and related industries to expedite results effectively.
• Purchases parts/materials using Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI), including negotiation, contracts, cost analysis, and price analysis.
• Establishes and strengthens good business relationships with suppliers and internal customers; collaborates closely with planning and demand teams to understand real demand fluctuations and proactively address changes.
• Maintains effective communication with suppliers via daily emails, phone calls, or conference calls to resolve delivery, DMR, GR, quality, payment issues, and others.
• Responsible for maintaining systems correctly and timely; completes purchasing assignments within the required timeframe.
• Keeps inventory at a reasonable level through negotiation with suppliers by pushing out, rescheduling, or canceling open orders.
• Adheres to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Works in a standard office environment using general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Overtime work may be required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Travel may be required infrequently.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills;
• Flexibility to handle changing conditions;
• Strong self-motivation skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or purchasing/planning environment; familiar with SAP operation; teamwork spirit is essential.
• Ability to apply intermediate subject matter knowledge to solve common business issues, acting as an experienced team member providing analysis and project direction input to team efforts. Works independently with limited day-to-day supervision and guidance.
• Interprets and coordinates technical, business-related information, requiring persuasive communication skills. Regularly involves contact to resolve usual problems and collaborate on work procedures including team projects.
• Flexible in dealing with business and providing guidance to entry-level buyers or interns. Sensitive to purchasing progress and able to recommend process improvements.
  
  
  

EDUCATION :

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing/Logistics/Material Management, or equivalent education and/or experience.
  
  
  

WHY JOIN US :
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.