Purchasing Specialist

**Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future**:
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.

Our Expertise:

- Wafer Level Solutions: Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance.
- Semiconductor Assembly Solutions: Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability.
- Circuitry Solutions: Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry.
- Circuit Board Assembly Solutions: Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance.
- Film & Smart Surface Solutions: Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability.

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

**Who are we looking for?**:

- The incumbent will be a key member to support Purchasing Manager to execute procurement strategy on daily basis for Singapore and Malaysia plant. He/She is in charge of operation level negotiation with suppliers and work together with cross-functional teams to support business plan. He/she shall comply with procurement code of conduct strictly to carry out daily work.

**What will you be doing?**:

- Review and analyse materials requirements for production and execute the vital actions such as generating Purchase Order, scheduling and re-scheduling of material based on MRP requirement
- Coordinate with operations team on material purchasing plan to support production and ensure continuous material supply.
- Manage import operation and administrate required documents with suppliers, forwarder and operation teams
- Coordinate escalated supply issue e.g., shipment delay, documents status
- Manage and control of raw material inventory level to optimize stock turnover to achieve desired company inventory turn objective.
- Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.
- Conduct supplier audits and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
- Manage supplier base to achieve delivery performance and negotiate with supplier to ensure optimum cost competitiveness.
- Manage supplier relationships, resolve supplier issues, and supply risks.
- Participating in internal and external audits
- Provide support in sourcing, price checking and new source qualification process
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sourcing team, Production, Quality Assurance, etc.) to ensure sourcing meets production timelines, cost targets, and product specifications.
- Provide support on project related procurement aspects

**Who are You?**:

- Diploma / Degree in supply chain management, business management or chemical engineering is a plus.
- 3-5 years working experience in supply chain management or procurement
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin

**What competencies will you need?**:

- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat).
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

**We are Offering...**:
As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will also be covered under our corporate medical insurance plan and annual leaves.

Teamwork
At ESI, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.