Technical Buyer

4 weeks ago

Johor Bahru, Malaysia UPM Full time

Are you looking to join a dynamic, innovation-driven, international company, building a better future for us all? UPM leads the forest based bioindustry into a sustainable, innovation-driven, and exciting future. The competence, integrity and drive of our people make us unique. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage.

We are now looking for a Technical Buyer. This position will be located in Johor Bahru.

Greetings from your future manager

What you’ll do
- Identify and source technical components, materials, and equipment required for manufacturing operations.
- Evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and technical capabilities.
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand technical specifications and requirements for purchased items.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry regulations, and applicable certifications.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to facilitate effective communication and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
- Conduct regular supplier assessments, including performance evaluations and audits.
- Forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure availability of materials and components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives in the procurement process.
- Stay updated on market trends, new technologies, and industry developments that could impact procurement strategies.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier information.
- Monitor and analyze market conditions, pricing trends, and supplier capacity to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Resolve any technical or quality-related issues with suppliers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Support cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and alternative sourcing strategies.
- Manage the local IMS (Indirect Materials and Services) suppliers and their performance in coordinating with the global sourcing team and the local teams.
- Manage the local IMS spend and drive initiatives to optimize the IMS costs, implement global sourcing rules in the local sites
- Manage sourcing/procurement matters related to indirect purchases, lead procurement related changes implementation in local unit.
- Comply code of conduct in IMS area and effectively implement agreed rules and standards in own work, enforce agreed policies and procedures throughout the Requisition - to - Pay process.
- Supervise local purchasing team, manage the procurement process including: negotiations agreements with suppliers, quotation, comparison offering, orders handling, on time delivery, cooperation with accounting departments regarding invoice handling, contract archiving
- Analyze and improve effectiveness of procurement process, provide local investment support

Who you are
- You have Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Technical Buyer or in a similar procurement role within the manufacturing industry.
- You have min 5 years’ experience in purchasing department with International Production Company. Knowledge of SAP system will be an advantage.
- You have enough flexibility and you are able to adapt quickly in changing conditions.
- You are a team-player with good communication and social skills.
- You are proactive and independent
- You have bold and renew ideas for continuous improvement
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical components, and equipment.
- In-depth understanding of supply chain management principles, including sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate technical specifications, pricing, and supplier capabilities.
- Proficiency in using procurement software and systems for purchase order management and supplier performance tracking.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of quality standards, industry regulations, and certifications relevant to the manufacturing industry.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address technical and supply chain challenges effectively.

This is what we offer for you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The Technical Buyer will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to the success and growth of our organization.
- Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work h

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