Purchasing Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Process Management & Training

• Develop and implement departmental systems and processes aligned with strategic procurement objectives.

• Drive cross-departmental process improvements and conduct training sessions to upskill subordinates.

Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Coordinate with Material Control (MC) to manage suggested planning quantities.

• Lead the ECN (Engineering Change Notice) material change process.

• Optimize inventory levels, including stagnant and defective stock.

• Conduct risk inspections and enforce advanced stocking strategies to ensure material readiness.

Supplier Management

• Classify and manage suppliers based on performance.

• Improve the performance of key suppliers and ensure project procurement aligns with streamlining objectives.

• Participate in supplier evaluation, feedback, and improvement initiatives.

System Utilization & Workflow Optimization

• Guide departmental adherence to ERP/OA workflows.

• Promote electronic form usage to enhance operational efficiency and traceability.

Cost Control & Market Insight

• Establish mechanisms to monitor market trends and material costs.

• Facilitate continuous training in cost analysis to support strategic cost reduction.

New Supplier Development

• Collaborate with HQ to identify and assess new suppliers.

• Organize supplier site audits and submit findings to HQ for final approval and agreement execution.

Sourcing & Pricing

• Conduct price inquiries and negotiations.

• Maintain a material price database and execute regular cost reviews and reductions.

Tooling & Sample Management

• Oversee mold modification, sample approval, and material changes.

• Manage mold contracts, acceptance, and related inventories.

Order & Delivery Control

• Manage order quantities and delivery schedules in line with control guidelines and turnover targets.

Purchase Order Management

• Issue purchase orders promptly and ensure signed confirmation from suppliers within deadlines.

Supply Plan Adjustments

• Act on shared weekly supply plans to cancel or reduce orders and ensure data accuracy.

Supplier Claims & Deductions

• Issue and track claim forms for non-production hours until resolution is achieved.

Supplier Reconciliation & Payments

• Perform monthly reconciliations and ensure timely processing of payments.

Headquarters Coordination

• Fulfill additional procurement-related tasks assigned by the headquarters procurement manager.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• College degree or higher; minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• Background in large enterprises or multinational corporations is a plus.

Skill Set:

• Strong supplier development and negotiation capabilities.

• Proficient in data analysis to drive procurement decisions.

• Effective in organizing, coordinating, and managing teams.

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; adept at cross-functional collaboration.

• Fluent in both English and Chinese (mandatory for working communication).