Senior Buyer (Direct commodity)

POSITION SUMMARY :

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

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Ensure supplier on-time delivery and supply continuity.
2. Guide and support junior buyers as needed.
3. Implement procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
4. Educate suppliers on performance measurements and continuous improvements.
5. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals.
6. Evaluate and monitor supplier quality and delivery performance against corporate zero defects and on-time delivery objectives, working with related teams to improve performance.
7. Develop 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.
8. Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities/suppliers, technologies, manufacturing processes, and related industries to be skillful and experienced in expediting results.
9. Purchase parts/materials using Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) negotiation, contracts, cost analysis, price analysis, and internal/external technical expertise.
10. Maintain great communication with suppliers via daily emails and phone calls or conference calls when delivery issues, DMR issues, GR issues, quality issues, payment issues, or others arise until resolved.
11. Responsible for maintaining data integrity in the system timely.
12. Work within optimum inventory levels and reschedule with suppliers as needed.
13. Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental policies, 5S policies, and general duty of care.
14. 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.
• Fast-paced and pressured environment.
• Travel may be required infrequently.

QUALIFICATIONS :

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

EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or purchasing/planning environment; familiarity with SAP operation; teamwork spirit is a must.
• Ability to apply intermediate level subject matter knowledge to solve common business issues. Act as an experienced team member providing analysis of information and some project direction input to team efforts. Work independently with limited day-to-day supervision and guidance on handling unique situations. Follow established guidelines and interpret policies. Evaluate unusual circumstances and make recommendations. Support the overall business process with detailed and thorough analysis. Focus is on day-to-day and/or tactical business issues.
• Interpret and coordinate technical, business-related information. Communications require persuasion skills. Work regularly involves contact to resolve usual problems and collaborate on work procedures, including team projects. Initiate and develop relationships with others as a key priority.
• Flexible in dealing with business and providing guidance to level 1 buyers. Sensitive to purchasing progress points and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Preferably proficient in Power BI, Tableau, Macro, etc.

EDUCATION :

• 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 focus 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.