About this role
• Manage operational purchasing activities from purchase requisition and RFQ through commercial alignment, purchase/tool order approval and close-out.
• Engage with Component Suppliers, Internal stakeholders - Core Sourcing Buyer, Capacity Buyer, Supplier Technical Assurance (STA) Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Finance, Material Planning & Logistics, After sales (FCSD) Buyer and other skill teams to resolve commercial and supply issues while meeting purchasing controls and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
• Experience: 3 to 8 years in Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing, New Product Development, Supply Chain or a related purchasing role.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a master’s degree in engineering, a Master of Business Administration or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Commercial & Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of RFQ and negotiation, PO/TO lifecycle, supplier onboarding, cost and claim administration, tooling/capacity execution, supply disruption resolution and purchasing controls.
• Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills; clear communication; strong cross-functional teamwork across cultures; attention to detail; ownership, perseverance and timely escalation.
• IT Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Power BI; working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems; and the ability to work with I-ERP, SAP S/4HANA and Ariba..