Procurement Buyer

Responsibilities

Strategic:

1. Support and execute strategic departmental and company goals:

a. Local part cost improvement

b. Localization of parts

1. Sourcing and Procurement - Support development of local parts through execution of strategic sourcing and local parts development; in line with organizational and industry interests.
2. Supplier Relationship Management - Build and enhance rapport with local suppliers to support departmental and company agendas.

Operational:

1. Sourcing of locally supplied parts for future models; following established process, procedures and guidelines of ASSB and UMWT, explore potential suppliers & manage suppliers' commercial issues;
2. Support as a team member or project leader of future model development. As a project leader, manage the overall sourcing and development activities, prepare periodic reports and be the focal point and responsible for the assigned project. As a member, support the activities of the project leader and ensure timely delivery of expected deliverables;
3. Cost improvement via Annual Price Review (APR) and Periodical Price Review (PPR);
4. Support organizational requirements as needed, including reviews of suppliers, commodities, technologies, market conditions, and others as required;
5. Understand and monitor cost contributors to parts and support cost increase mitigation activities;

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering with CGPA 3.5 and above;
• Analytical mindset with aptitude towards engineering/automotive;
• Basic understanding of procurement and governance;
• Strong speaker/presenter with excellent English communication skills;
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office apps (SAP know-how is an added advantage);
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a related function;
• Ability to analyze and translate data into usable information via the use of visual support;
• Basic understanding of TPS, 5S, Kaizen, and other manufacturing tools is an added advantage;
• Attention to detail with a positive attitude;
• Strong analytical mindset and negotiation prowess.