Senior Purchasing Executive (Raw/Direct materials)

Job Description

1. Sourcing management

- In charge and take ownership of all tactical sourcing activities for the assigned commodities or businesses.

- Participate and contribute to the execution of raw material sourcing strategies where applicable and per assignments.

- Manage the supplier network to bring benefits for the organization in terms of cost; cash; quality; on-time delivery; secured supply and safety.

- Take lead in communication and coordination between the business and supplier network in relevant purchasing context or projects.

- Understand and stay informed of raw material market evolution. Able to provide general insights into the supply & demand dynamics of the assigned materials or commodities.

- Ensure data accuracy and consistency for purchasing records within the assigned scope.

- Manage and able to provide standard analysis of related purchasing data upon request.

- Drive suppliers’ actions in line with the Group's responsible purchasing and CO2 reduction programs..

2. Purchasing operations

- Process purchase orders; contracts; follow up on deliveries and assist suppliers on payment process.

- Lead the communication with suppliers and liaise with other department in driving corrective actions/preventive actions from suppliers for issues on quality; delivery; safety…

- Ensure all purchasing records are timely created; updated and archived in accordance with company policies.

- Lead the supplier evaluation process.

- Advise internal and external parties on issues related to purchasing compliance and terms & conditions.

3. Compliance

- Fully comply with company’s policies, code of conduct and ethical business practices.

- Understand and deploy ICRF (Internal Control and Risk Framework) as required by the Group and the Company.

- Complete all assigned trainings assigned by the Company.

4. Key Performance Indicators

- Cost saving: deflation (hard saving); cost avoidance; rebate; usage/productivity saving

- Cash: payment term improvement

- Secured supply

- Operation excellence

- Innovative material & product project

- Responsible purchasing & scope 3 emission programs

5. Undertake other tasks assigned by manager

Job Requirement

1. Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics; Business Management; Supply Chain Managements or relevant technical majors

2. Experience

At least 4 years of work experience in similar position for MNCs preferably in manufacturing/heavy industry sector

3. Interpersonal skills

Effective communication; individual contributor and team player; ethical & trustworthy; logical & critical thinking; data-driven mindset is a plus

4. Systems & computer skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites; having experience using ERP such as: SAP; Oracle; M3

5. Language

Intermediate to advanced English proficiency