Buyer

II-VI UK, Ltd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Penang is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist responsible for procuring components and managing purchasing agreements. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management and at least 2 years of experience in inventory control or purchasing. This position requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, and experience with SAP and Oracle systems. The role will be 100% onsite and emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and accountability within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, or purchasing.
• Experience with networked PC based systems and ERP/MRP systems.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism and competency.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials components, supplies and services for operation.
• Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
• Negotiate blanket orders and resolve supplier issues.

Skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Negotiating skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Utilize SAP to report/track purchasing and production metrics: capacity, loading, backlog, lates and OTD.
• Work with departmental management to utilize Oracle for Capacity Planning and Load
• Responsible for maintenance of Oracle 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.
• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, purchasing, shipping or materials management function
• 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

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

Culture Commitment

• 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.