The Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities and supporting supplier development to ensure the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services. This role plays a key part in maintaining production schedules, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, issue, and track purchase orders in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
- Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality standards and operational requirements.
- Conduct market research on supplier capabilities, pricing trends, product availability, and industry conditions.
- Manage supplier invoices, settlements, returns, and claims related to materials or services.
- Source and identify new suppliers while supporting supplier qualification, evaluation, and onboarding activities.
- Participate in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Analyze procurement data and cost structures to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and business communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement-related systems.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to confidentiality.
Preferred
- CPPM or other procurement/supply chain certification.
- Bilingual in English and Chinese.
- Experience with supplier development and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Knowledge of manufacturing procurement processes and supply chain best practices.
Skills & Competencies
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Administration
- Cost Analysis and Cost Reduction
- Negotiation and Influencing Skills
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Continuous Learning Mindset
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with regular computer use.
- Fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Up to 25% travel may be required for supplier visits, customer sites, meetings, and industry events.
Additional Information
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not provide sponsorship or transfer of employment visas now or in the future.
