Senior Buyer

Seberang Perai - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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.

Planning

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 and component availability.

Reporting Analysis and Production Control

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

Computerized Record & Technical Database

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
Sound knowledge on Oracle SCM application
Full understanding of planning/purchasing item attributes in Oracle/SAP.
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.
Due to business needs ability to communicate in English & Mandarin (written and verbal) will be preferred.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPurchasingProcures 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 purc...

Description

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.

Planning

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 and component availability.

Reporting Analysis and Production Control

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

Computerized Record & Technical Database

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
Sound knowledge on Oracle SCM application
Full understanding of planning/purchasing item attributes in Oracle/SAP.
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.
Due to business needs ability to communicate in English & Mandarin (written and verbal) will be preferred.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Purchasing
Sourcing
Procurement
HR Sourcing
SAP
Supply Chain Experience
ERP Systems
negotiation
Materials Management
Manufacturing
MRP
Contracts

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Coherent

Coherent 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 ... View more

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