Responsible for on-time delivery per request to ensure supply continuity while maintaining inventory control at a reasonable level.
This position requires monitoring and driving improvements in suppliers' performance, maintaining efficient communication 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 required time periods.
Provides assistance in the performance of various purchasing assignments and planning of lower to medium value production materials under limited supervision.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews Business Requirements Planning (BRP) Report and analyzes the 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.
Develops in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities/suppliers, technologies, manufacturing processes, and related industries to effectively expedite results.
Purchases parts/materials using Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) negotiation, contracts, cost analysis, price analysis, and internal/external technical expertise.
Establishes and strengthens good business relationships with suppliers and internal customers; works closely with planning and demand teams to understand real demand and its fluctuations, proactively addressing any changes.
Maintains good communication with suppliers via daily emails and phone calls or conference calls when there are delivery issues, DMR issues, GR issues, quality issues, payment issues, or others until resolved.
Responsible for maintaining systems correctly and timely; completes purchasing assignments within the required time period at a high level.
Keeps inventory at reasonable levels per requirements through negotiation with suppliers, including 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.
Works and coordinates on NPI Activities with the NPI Project Team.
Involved in NPI Parts Execution and includes all RMA/DMR to suppliers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).
Travel may be required infrequently.
Fast-paced and pressurized environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
Flexibility to handle changing conditions.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum six (6) to eight (8) years of working experience in a manufacturing or new product introduction environment.
Good knowledge of SAP.
Manage/support projects as the coordinator or leader of a commodity group.
Preferably several years of experience in handling PCBA purchases or HLA (Higher Level Assembly) purchases.
Familiarity with procurement systems and procedures; capable of providing reasonable recommendations for improvements and enhancing communication/business dealings.
Strong communication, coordination, and supervising capabilities; demonstrates leading abilities.
Supports purchasing manager in driving team results.
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 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.
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