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 internal and external communication, and strengthening 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 for lower to medium value production materials under limited supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review Business Requirements Planning (BRP) Report and analyze suggested orders and alterations.
Educate suppliers on performance measurements and continuous improvements.
Evaluate and monitor supplier quality and delivery performance against corporate zero defects and on-time delivery objectives while ensuring smooth logistics.
Develop a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases consistent with quantity and quality requirements within established standard costs.
Gain in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities/suppliers, technologies, manufacturing processes, and related industries to effectively expedite results.
Purchase parts/materials using Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI), negotiation, contracts, cost analysis, and technical expertise.
Establish and strengthen good business relationships with suppliers and internal customers; work closely with planning and demand teams to understand real demand fluctuations and proactively address changes.
Maintain effective communication with suppliers via daily emails and phone calls or conference calls regarding delivery issues, DMR issues, GR issues, quality issues, payment issues, or others until resolved.
Ensure systems are maintained correctly and timely; complete purchasing assignments on time at a high level.
Keep inventory at a reasonable level per requirements through negotiation with suppliers by pushing out, rescheduling, or canceling open orders.
Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 6–8 years of experience working 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; ability to make reasonable recommendations for improvements and enhance communication/business dealings.
Strong communication, coordination, and supervisory capabilities; demonstrate leadership abilities.
Support purchasing manager in driving team results.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Purchasing/Logistics/Material Management, or equivalent education and/or experience.
BENEFITS:
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 competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we provide 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.
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