Senior Buyer

Responsible for on-time delivery per request to ensure supply continuity while maintaining inventory control at a reasonable level. The position requires monitoring and driving improvements in suppliers' performance, maintaining efficient communication internally and externally, and strengthening the core competencies of AE's business relationships with suppliers. Duties include, but are not limited to, achieving favorable results, maintaining systems correctly and timely, and completing tasks and assignments within the required time period. The role provides assistance in various purchasing assignments and planning of lower to medium value production materials under limited supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure supplier on-time delivery and supply continuity.
• Guide and support junior buyers as needed.
• Implement procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Educate suppliers on performance measurements and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality and delivery performance against corporate objectives, ensuring smooth logistics and working with related teams to improve performance.
• Develop a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quantity and quality requirements and within established standard costs.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities/suppliers, technologies, manufacturing processes, and related industries to expedite results effectively.
• Purchase parts/materials using Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) negotiation, contracts, cost analysis, price analysis, and internal/external technical expertise.
• Maintain communication with suppliers via daily emails and phone calls or conference calls to resolve delivery, DMR, GR, quality, payment, or other issues.
• Ensure timely maintenance of data integrity in the system.
• Work within optimum inventory levels and reschedule with suppliers as necessary.
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment using general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Overtime work may be required.
• Fast-paced and pressurized environment.
• Infrequent travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to handle changing conditions.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or purchasing/planning environment; familiarity with SAP operations; teamwork spirit is a must.
• Ability to apply an intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve common business issues. Act as an experienced team member providing analysis of information and some project direction input to team efforts. Work independently with limited day-to-day supervision and guidance on handling unique situations. Follow established guidelines and interpret policies. Evaluate unusual circumstances and make recommendations. Support the overall business process with details and thorough analysis, focusing on day-to-day and/or tactical business issues.
• Interpret and coordinate technical, business-related information. Communications require persuasion skills. Regular contact to resolve usual problems and collaborate on work procedures, including team projects. Initiate and develop relationships with others as a key priority.
• Flexible in dealing with business and providing guidance to level 1 buyers. Sensitive to purchasing progress joints and make recommendations for process improvement.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing/Logistics/Material Management, or equivalent education and/or experience.

WHY JOIN US:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs focus on equitable, fair pay practices, including market-based base pay and an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.