Buyer II, Purchasing (11632)

KULICKE & SOFFA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Singapore to coordinate smooth materials flow, update delivery plans, and report on procurement performance. You will liaise with suppliers, analyze quotes, and issue purchase orders to meet production requirements.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, solid ERP/Office skills, and strong communication and analytical abilities. This position offers a challenging environment with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with ERP software, Microsoft Office, Excel Macro and/or Oracle report writing a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Good organization skills, decision making capabilities, and detail-oriented.
• Independent, self-motivated, responsible.
• Able to multi-task and be a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate planned order and exception reports using Oracle Applications Planners Workbench.
• Analyse requirements for supplies, raw materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of production and other internal customers.
• Contact suppliers, obtain and analyse quotes/bid proposals and negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and/or contracts.
• Exercise a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply and makes purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.
• Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials, equipment and other internal customer requirements and expedites material as planned.
• Coordinate technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of nonconformance and takes appropriate corrective action with supplier.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative & analytical

Organizational & detail-oriented

Independent & self-motivated

Team player

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Excel macros

Oracle reports

Job description

Overview:

The Buyer is responsible for the coordination of smooth materials flow to operations, providing delivery update on materials and shipment plan, and conducting timely reporting and system updating.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate planned order and exception reports using Oracle Applications Planners Workbench.
• Analyse requirements for supplies, raw materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of production and other internal customers.
• Contact suppliers, obtain and analyse quotes/bid proposals and negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and/or contracts.
• Exercise a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply and makes purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.
• Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials, equipment and other internal customer requirements and expedites material as planned.
• Coordinate technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of nonconformance and takes appropriate corrective action with supplier.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with ERP software, Microsoft Office, Excel Macro and/or Oracle report writing a plus.
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Good organization skills, decision making capabilities, and detail-oriented.
• Independent, self-motivated, responsible.
• Able to multi-task and a good team player

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.