Sr NPI Buyer

Advanced Energy; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider in Penang is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist responsible for ensuring timely delivery and managing supplier performance. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience in manufacturing, excellent negotiation and analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. This role includes various purchasing tasks and offers a competitive benefits package along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical—health care plan, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off starting at 15 days

98 days of paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum six to eight years of experience in manufacturing or new product introduction environments.
• Familiar with procurement systems and procedures.
• Support purchasing manager in driving team results.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance and ensure supply continuity.
• Conduct regular communication with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Evaluate supplier quality and delivery performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for on time delivery per request to ensure supply continuity and inventory control at a reasonable level. The position monitors and drives supplier performance within the discipline, maintains internal and external communication to keep processes efficient and effective, and strengthens AE’s business relationships with suppliers. Duties include delivering favorable results, ensuring system accuracy and timeliness, completing tasks within required timeframes, and assisting in various purchasing assignments and planning of lower to medium value production materials under limited supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews Business Requirements Planning (BRP) Report and analyzes suggested orders and/or alterations.
• Educates suppliers on performance measurements and continuous improvements.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and delivery performance against corporate objectives for zero defects and on-time delivery; coordinates with logistics and related teams to improve performance.
• Develops a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases that meet quantity, quality requirements, and established cost standards.
• Gains in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities/suppliers, technologies, manufacturing processes, and related industries to be skilled in expediting for outcomes.
• Purchases parts/materials using RFQ and RFI negotiations, contracts, cost analysis, price analysis, and internal/external technical expertise.
• Establishes and strengthens good business relationships with suppliers and internal customers; collaborates with planning and demand teams to understand true demand and fluctuations, and communicates effectively.
• Maintains daily communication with suppliers via emails, phone calls, or conference calls to address delivery issues, DMR issues, GR issues, quality issues, payment issues, or other matters until resolution.
• Ensures system maintenance is correct and timely; completes purchasing assignments within the top-level timeframe.
• Maintains inventory at a reasonable level per requirements through negotiation with suppliers, including pushing out, rescheduling, or cancelling open orders.
• Adheres to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies, and general duty of care.
• Works and coordinates on NPI activities with the NPI Project Team.
• Involves in NPI parts execution and includes all RMA/DMR to suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment.
• Travel may be required infrequently.
• Fast-paced and pressurized environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to handle changing conditions.
• Excellent self-motivation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum six (6) to eight (8) years of working experience in manufacturing or new product introduction environments.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Experience managing or supporting projects as coordinator or leader of a commodity group.
• Preferably several years of experience handling PCBA purchases or HLA (Higher Level Assembly) purchases.
• Familiar with procurement systems and procedures. Ability to raise reasonable recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness; strong inter-team communication and coordination; demonstrated 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.

WHY JOIN US

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we offer and maintain competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs emphasize equitable, fair pay practices, including market-based base pay and an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.

We offer a strong benefits package in each country where we operate. In Malaysia, benefits include:

• 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 mothers and 7 days of paid paternity leave for fathers.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunities.