1. Role description
This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
2. Specific responsibilities
- Effective and efficient sourcing of primarily C-parts and components
- Support Sales in RFQs
- Stringent vendor management, including vendor evaluation, selection and price negotiations
- Aggressive cost down mgt with vendors and realizing Purchase and Sales Price Variance targets
- Constantly review Inventory status with oversight responsibility over Inventory Turn Over and Targets
- Co-ordinate with Purchasers on vendor/supply issues and take charge in addressing any vendor related issues
- Anticipate trends in pricing volatility and supply constraints related to the C Parts and advise action steps to address these concerns
- Undertake procurement/purchasing projects as directed by SCM Manager
- Be the key interface between the vendors and internal customers (Purchasing, QA, Sales etc)
3. Competencies
i. Diploma in Business /Purchasing /Procurement
ii. Effectively written and oral in English and Chinese to liaise with bilingual vendor
iii. Pleasant disposition and team player
iv. Possess good interpersonal skill and good communication skill