Job responsibilities:
Daily Purchasing Operations
- Process daily purchase requisitions received from internal sales, project, and operations teams.
- Manage purchasing activities with assigned OEM suppliers, ensuring timely issuance of purchase orders (POs) based on approved SKUs and forecasts.
- Monitor and follow up on order confirmations, production progress, shipment schedules, and documentation (e.g. packing list, invoices).
- Liaise with the warehouse and finance teams to ensure smooth goods receipt, inventory booking, and supplier payment processing.
- Track inventory coverage for assigned product categories and coordinate with planning teams to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
OEM Vendor Coordination
- Maintain communication with designated OEM suppliers to manage lead times, delivery schedules, and production commitments.
- Liaise with China vendor to negotiate pricing, incoterms, and payment terms within the framework set by the Purchasing Head.
- Monitor vendor performance in terms of delivery reliability, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
ODM & Project Purchase Support
- Coordinate with product development and technical teams on pre-approved ODM projects to ensure timely procurement of approved parts, components, and documentation.
- Track project procurement timelines and costs to ensure alignment with production and launch schedules.
- Provide administrative and operational support for complex orders such as bulk shipments, packaging variation, or consolidated containers.
Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including POs, cost sheets, shipment status, and supplier communications.
- Support monthly reporting on PO status, cost variances, and delivery performance.
- Ensure adherence to internal purchasing policies and SOPs, including compliance with quality standards and audit requirements.
Issue Resolution & Coordination
- Work with QC, Logistics, and Product departments to resolve supply delays, non-conformities, or quality-related issues from OEM deliveries.
- Escalate critical supplier performance problems to the Purchasing Head for strategic intervention.
- Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders on delivery risks or corrective actions.
Job requirements:
- Minimum Diploma or Degree in the relevant Engineering field, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in a similar capacity
- Proven experience as a Planner or in a planning-related role.
- Strong ability to analyze information quickly and accurately.
- Detailed orientated that investigate the specification and material
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate in bilingual