Senior Technical buyer (m/f/d)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement or operational buying, preferably in an international or global company.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in equipment/automotive/mechanical related position. 
• Experience in material planning and logistics is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of delivery management, international trade regulations, and trade zones.
• Experience resolving supplier payment issues in collaboration with Finance/Accounting.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for procurement and order management.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in spend analysis and cost reduction initiatives.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills in English and Mandarin.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and coordinate with global teams.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, including pivot tables, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The position is accountable for management of the order fulfillment function within our Hsin-Chu based operations. This would include procurement activates covering both local (Taiwan/Asian) supply base, as well as global suppliers delivering for Taiwan operations, e.g. for parts, modules, sub-assemblies (incl. OEM parts), etc. Manage precision/ sheetmetal category suppliers. Supplier scouting in Asia. New product type NPI. Localization.  

Primary task of this position is to ensure effective and efficient execution of the operational and tactical procurement activities. You will independently manage the operational procurement process for multiple suppliers globally. Your focus is on technical related commodities (sheet metal, precision machining, mechatronics, and assemblies).

The job requires attention on details to ensure the correct data entry into SAP. Subsequently export necessary data for reporting and KPI measurement for management use. External supplier management on timely order and delivery confirmation is also part of the responsibility.

This position reports to the Procurement head Asia in Taiwan.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems, which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Builds, maintain and extend a sustainable relationship within Production planning, Logistics, Suppliers, and end-users
• Provide reports on performance of key process
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards continuous improvement on end-to-end order fulfillment process.
  

Primary Tasks:

• Strategic Procurement & Spend Analysis
  • Conduct periodic spend analysis within assigned commodity categories to identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement optimization initiatives.
  • Leverage economies of scale by consolidating purchases to secure the best pricing and contract terms.
    
• Operational Procurement & Order Fulfillment
  • Execute purchase orders for manufacturing and office needs, ensuring timely confirmation from suppliers.
  • Convert purchase requests into purchase orders, obtaining sourcing manager approvals.
  • Validate purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness; coordinate with requesting departments for clarifications.
  • Monitor and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery, proactively addressing potential delays.
  • Collaborate with production planning and suppliers to align delivery schedules with operational requirements.
  • Manage order adjustments, including pull-ins, push-outs, and cancellations.
• Supplier & SAP Data Management
  
  • Ensure accurate entry and maintenance of supplier information and quotation terms in SAP.
  • Review and validate supplier terms and conditions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Oversee master data and info record creation, maintenance, and migration within SAP.
  • Support issue resolution in the purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) process.