Key liaison to suppliers on all related material supply scope, including forecast and delivery management.
Ensure delivery requests are met and timely responses from suppliers to avoid material supply interruptions to production.
PO placement and management of PO.
Facilitates discussions between supplier and relevant stakeholders in the event a supply crisis is anticipated.
Assigned to manage RFQ (Request for Quotation) and support sourcing/purchases from suppliers with best QCOST (Quality, Cost, Operational, Service, Technology).
Request quotes follow-up until endorsement - review validity, payment terms, costing, inco terms and delivery lead times.
Request for negotiations to support in simple negotiations to meet savings target.
Maintain purchase information, files and records (e.g., quotations, vendor files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring documentation for compliance with procedures and regulatory bodies.
Develop close relationships with stakeholders to meet key business needs and optimize support for the implementation of resource strategies.
What you will need:
At least 5 years of working experience in a factory environment.
Understanding of Material Planning and ability to anticipate risk.
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
Interest in fast-paced environment, market dynamics with good business sense.
Ability to gather and analyze data and work with figures.
Reliable, upright and independent way of working with ability to multitask.
Able to follow up with items with suppliers and ensure closure after quotation has been received.
Ability to communicate with internal users (Nexperia team) and external users (Nexperia suppliers).
Strong ambition and skill to quickly adapt to global and dynamic working environment.
Able to perform simple data analytics for quote comparison between suppliers.
Able to use MS Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Technical knowledge on semiconductor direct materials is an added advantage.