Senior Buyer

**JOB SUMMARY**
- The Project Lead will be assigned to work on commodities or projects under the direction of the Purchasing Manager or HOD. He / she is responsible for:

- Manage all aspects of materials planning for assigned Key Customers in Venture GES Marsiling - NPI, mass production, end-of-life stages etc. to ensure smooth production run.
- Coordinate closely with GSBM, buyers, program managers, engineers and customers to provide clear material visibility such that sales order commitment to customer is met
- Manage excess and obsolete inventory
- Actively seek opportunities for transfer to other GES site, return to vendors, etc.
- Manage project transfers (purchasing and materials) to other locations of Venture GES.
- Assist buyers in supply assurance, involve in expediting, negotiate with suppliers to improve delivery schedule and supply protection
- Inventory control management on the project being assigned - ensure NPI inventory are inventoried before Mass Production
- Anticipatory purchases. Buying extra qty in anticipation of a price increase to save money.
- Planned for and recommend safety or buffer stock where needed (especially for Long Lead time items)
- Work with GSBM on supplier MOQ vs usage - ensure MOQ purchases are within reasonable usage period
- Review and coordinate implementation of ECN and EOL
- Coordinate and follow up with Program Managers and Buyers on PPV;
- Assist the Purchasing Manager to implement Purchasing Policies to all internal and external parties.
- Provide management reports to Purchasing Manager and HOD for monthly Key Performance Indicator Review

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / AUTHORIZATION LEVEL**

**S/n **Specific Duties/Responsibilities **Frequency of Performance**
- Overall responsible for material planning to ensure smooth production run. Daily
- Track and report on the excesses and shortages Daily
- Review and assist the Buyer on alternate solution proposal Daily
- Assist purchase and expedite critical parts with suppliers Daily
- Issue PO to customer (eg. Special request from program) On going
- Managing inventory turn, MRB and E&O
- Periodic review stock & analysis of physical inventory Weekly
- Periodic “clean-up” campaign Quarterly
- Meeting with program to review project forecast, MRP loading and other issues Weekly
- Update the buyers on the project forecast or other information Monthly
- Inform buyers if there is any re-run of MRP On going
- Review and Coordinate ECN implementation for materials department On going
- Coordinate EOL part implementation and qualification of its alternative On going
- Work on all purchasing activities for NPI On going
- Track and resolve all PRs cannot be converted to PO in assigned program On going

**EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum Requirement: Diploma Qualification and above.
- 4 - 5 years in the Electronics / equipment / contract manufacturing industry.

**JOB-RELATED SKILLS
a) **Knows - **Basic MRP, market and technical knowledge **.**

b) **Must**
- Have basic Project management knowledge, understanding of Manufacturing operation
- Prepare to accept frequent changes from internal and external and response to the changes promptly.
- Always maintain a positive attitude and positive thinking.
- Have good communications and Interpersonal skills.
- Have business sense

Part II : Other working conditions required
- Both overseas or local traveling may be required.
- Overtime may be needed to complete daily outstanding work.
- Must be able to work smart and be independent in any environmental conditions.
- Set example and drive all parties to meet department goals within the project.