Senior Buyer – Direct Materials (Electronics)

Advanced Energy; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy, a global leader in precision power conversion, is seeking a Senior Buyer – Direct Commodity in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. This role drives procurement of direct materials to keep manufacturing and testing stations running smoothly.

You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate pricing, convert requisitions to POs, and collaborate with Operations, Finance and Design Engineering to optimize cost, quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Proactive problem solver with strong planning orientation.
• Ability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively and professionally to changing requirements.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or similar industries.
• 5+ years managing a diverse portfolio of indirect/direct categories as a senior buyer.

Responsibilities

• Proactive new supplier sourcing and development for direct materials used in testing boards and fixtures.
• Lead RFQ / RFP, cost analysis and price negotiation.
• Transform internal requisitions into formal Purchase Orders with price validation.
• Manage delivery confirmation and supplier expediting.
• Support urgent requests outside the normal planning cycle.
• Collaborate with AP, end users, and suppliers to resolve invoice/PO discrepancies.
• Manage returns or RMAs for faulty products.
• Assist new supplier onboarding and maintain supplier data in systems.
• Update lead times of goods in the system.
• Partner with Operations, Planning, Design Engineering and Finance to meet requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance through KPIs and conduct business reviews.

Skills

Strong planning orientation

Proactive problem solver

Ability to work on multiple projects

Excellent Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Adminstration, Finance or related fields

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

Advanced Energy, a global leader in precision power conversion, is seeking a Senior Buyer – Direct Commodity in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. This role drives procurement of direct materials to keep manufacturing and testing stations running smoothly.

You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate pricing, convert requisitions to POs, and collaborate with Operations, Finance and Design Engineering to optimize cost, quality and delivery.