Senior Purchaser
Responsibilities:
- Manage sourcing and purchasing activities to support prototype builds, New Product Introduction (NPI), pilot production, and mass manufacturing.
- Execute purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of raw materials, components, equipment, and services.
- Coordinate with Engineering, NPI, Planning, Production, and Quality teams to meet project timelines and production schedules.
- Source new suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to achieve cost and delivery targets.
- Support NPI activities, including BOM validation, cost estimation, supplier selection, and fast-turn procurement.
- Monitor supplier performance, expedite critical orders, and resolve supply issues to minimize production risks.
- Ensure technical specifications, engineering drawings, and material requirements are accurately communicated to suppliers.
- Maintain purchasing documentation and ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ERP processes.
- Identify alternative suppliers and materials to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related disciplines.
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype builds, or project procurement is highly preferred.
- Strong supplier negotiation, sourcing, and vendor management skills.
- Experience purchasing mechanical parts, electrical components, tooling, consumables, or production equipment.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Good English communication skills; Chinese language capability is an advantage.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions:
- Working Location: 2A – 1.F1, Tran Phu Street, Nhon Trach I Industrial Park, Nhon Trach Ward, Dong Nai City, Vietnam.
- Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity.
- Free Shuttle Service: Company-provided transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to the Nhon Trach office.
- Opportunity to work on global NPI programs within a leading high-tech manufacturing environment.