Technical Purchaser

ETS PRODUCTS PHILIPPINES INC.

14 days+

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Strong experience on negotiation and supplier management required (at least 5 years relevant working experience).
Strong experience in sourcing international (China, etc.) and domestic suppliers
Experience in dealing with Chinese suppliers is considered an advantage
Strong negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
Strong sense of responsibility, Strong personality
Familiar with project engineering procedures as well as serial delivery
Understanding of technical drawings
Strong knowledge about common mechanical fasteners, metal sheet types (e.g. mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, etc.) is considered an advantage
Experience in global importation of various commodities is considered an advantage
Being able to communicate fluent in English, both written and verbal, as well as in electronic mediums such as Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.

Source, evaluate, and purchase materials, components, equipment, and services required for production or projects.
Prepare and issue RFQs and analyze supplier bids based on cost, quality, and delivery terms
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve cost efficiency and production needs
Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure correct procurement of parts and equipment
Liaise with engineering, production and other related departments to clarify technical requirements
Sourcing of potential suppliers for parts and systems and initiate potential supplier shortlist for project team assessment and qualification;
Initiate supplier assessment (background check, legal), supplier qualification assessment and select qualified suppliers to meet project and department requirements with project team
Early involvement in project and work proactively with cross-functional team members to ensure lowest project procurement cost;
Implement continuous cost reduction programs in order to achieve savings
Permanently exploit new supplier alternatives to achieve significant advantages in serial delivery

Supplier management

Negotiation

International sourcing

English communication

Organizational skills

Project engineering familiarity

Technical drawings understanding

Knowledge of fasteners & sheet metal

Global importation experience

MS Office (Outlook/PP/Excel)

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Supply Chain Management or Business Administration with strong technical knowledge

Experience in sourcing of technical parts and systems

ERP systems (SAP, Odoo)

MS Office suite

Critical Competency

Strong experience on negotiation and supplier management required (at least 5 years relevant working experience);
Strong experience in sourcing international (China, etc.) and domestic suppliers
Experience in dealing with Chinese suppliers is considered an advantage
Strong negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
Strong sense of responsibility, Strong personality
Familiar with project engineering procedures as well as serial delivery
Understanding of technical drawings
Strong knowledge about common mechanical fasteners, metal sheet types (e.g. mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, etc.) is considered an advantage
Experience in global importation of various commodities is considered an advantage
Being able to communicate fluent in English, both written and verbal, as well as in electronic mediums such as Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.

Required Education & Experience

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification. Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration with strong technical knowledge in the field of manufacturing.
Profound knowledge and experience in sourcing of technical parts and systems
At least 5+ years of work experience as technical purchaser
Experience in different industries and areas, e.g. Automotive, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical machining parts, etc.
Experience in ERP (e.g. SAP, Odoo or similar) system based purchasing procedures

Main Tasks & Responsibility

Source, evaluate, and purchase materials, components, equipment, and services required for production or projects.
Prepare and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) and analyze supplier bids based on cost, quality, and delivery terms
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve cost efficiency and production needs
Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure correct procurement of parts and equipment
Liaise with engineering, production and other related departments to clarify technical requirements
Sourcing of potential suppliers for parts and systems and initiate potential supplier shortlist for project team assessment and qualification;
Initiate supplier assessment (background check, legal), supplier qualification assessment and select qualified suppliers to meet project and department requirements with project team
Early involvement in project and work proactively with cross-functional team members to ensure lowest project procurement cost;
Implement continuous cost reduction programs in order to achieve savings
Permanently exploit new supplier alternatives to achieve significant advantages in serial delivery