Buyer

First Sumiden Circuits Inc.; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in flexible printed circuits in the Philippines seeks a Buyer to manage procurement processes. The role involves sourcing materials and negotiating with suppliers to maintain efficient operations. Ideal candidates should be graduates with relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Buyer.
• Knowledgeable in FPC manufacturing processes.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Examine purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Process PRs to POs and provide copies to vendors.
• Order materials and negotiate prices with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of any 4-year college program

Job description

Description

Position at First Sumiden Circuits, Inc.

First Sumiden Circuits, Inc. (FSCI) is the only full-capability flexible printed circuits manufacturing company in the Philippines. FSCI started as a joint venture among Sumitomo Electric Industries, Inc. (SEI, with 51%), First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC, with 40%), and Sumitomo Corporation (SC, with 9%). Located at the Light Industry and Science Park (LISP) in Cabuyao, Laguna, FSCI began operations in September 1996. As of December 16, 2011, FSCI became 100% owned by SEI, a Japanese company.

Imbued with a culture of excellence and discipline influenced by the Lopez and Sumitomo groups, FSCI is an IMS (Integrated Management System) certified company and has received various awards such as the 2009 Glorious Excellent Company in the Sumitomo Electric Group, and the Philippine Quality Award (Proficiency in Quality Management in 2004, Mastery in Quality Management in 2006).

We continue to expand our operations in the Philippines with a continuous influx of new technologies.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of any 4-year college program.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Buyer.
• Knowledgeable in FPC manufacturing processes.
• Keen attention to detail, able to work with minimal supervision, with high analytical and critical thinking skills.

Job Description

• Examine departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of the information provided necessary for the buying process.
• Process all PRs to POs in a timely manner and provide copies to vendors via fax and email. Obtain order confirmation/acceptance from vendors.
• Order materials, spare parts, goods, supplies, and services from the appropriate sources after securing competitive prices.
• Determine potential suppliers based on company requirements and specifications provided by the requisitioning group.
• Recommend substitutes for available or unavailable materials and supplies, and source the best suppliers to develop long-term business partnerships.
• Act as liaison between vendors and internal users, gathering technical details, market conditions, and innovations related to purchased items. Coordinate after-sales activities as necessary.
• Send bid invitations or requests for proposals, receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals, and award contracts to reliable bidders offering the lowest price in accordance with procurement specifications.
• Forward shipping documents (e.g., Bill of Lading, AWB, Invoice, Packing List) for processing and customs clearance.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, payment currencies, and terms advantageous to the company without unfairly disadvantaging suppliers.