Buyer

3 days ago

Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia Coherent Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year
Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company
Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system
Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.
Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed.
Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc.
Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers.
Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission.
Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary.
Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems.
Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership
Utilize SAP to report/track purchasing and production metrics: capacity, loading, backlog, lates and OTD.
Work with departmental management to utilize Oracle for Capacity Planning and Load 
Responsible for maintenance of Oracle purchasing and receiving system to include new vendor entry, consumable and raw material part entry and part cost entry. 
Responsible for testing and upgrading purchasing system with new releases of SAP.
Updates procedures as required.
 

Education & Experience

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, purchasing, shipping or materials management function
Experience with problem analysis and resolution
Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, ERP/MRP systems)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Effective negotiating skills, ability to negotiate contracts
Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products
Ability to handle diverse, detailed tasks
Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes, customer service demands, accounting principles, product design and ERP systems requirements
Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism and competency

 

Skills

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Working Conditions

  • This role is 100% onsite

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work



Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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