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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic knowledge/understanding of procurement practices, terms, negotiation concepts, and business law.
- Basic knowledge/understanding of financial and analytical principles and the ability to apply them in a business environment.
- Basic knowledge/experience of SAP or related ERP system operation.
- 2~3 years relevant experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Good English skills, verbal and written.
- Additional Details
- This job has a full time weekly schedule.
- Travel Required:
- 10% of the Time
- Shift:
- Day
- Duration:
- No End Date
- Job Function:
- Manufacturing
Additional Information
Job Description Main Responsibilities (1) Manages the purchase of production materials in Manufacturing sites from a local or global supply base. OR (2) Manages the purchase of pre-production materials for use product introduction activities. OR (3) Manages the materials in worldwide logistics centers. Deliverables: Manages the assurance of supply of materials for manufacturing sites and WW logistic centers. Executes operational activities associated with placing purchase orders. Sets clear delivery expectations and manages suppliers to them. Sets clear expectations and manages supplier performance to them. Manages the material forecasting to suppliers. Analyzes MRP for accuracy and provide feedback to Planning. Develops and implements inventory management plans for assigned parts. Manages the return of non-conforming material to suppliers. Manages excess material inventories and supplier liability, properly dispose of excess materials. Manages the assurance of supply of pre-production materials utilizing the recommended supply base and a global procurement organization. Creates purchase requisition in and obtains appropriate purchasing approval. Processes purchase orders and communicates information to supplier. Performs PO reschedule in, reschedule out and cancellation per MRP. Ensure that accurate information is received, understood and acted upon by suppliers. Reconcile receiving and accounts payable problems. Maintain up-to-date familiarity with current NPI projects, build schedules, and deliverables. Coordinate with logistic team to deal with forwarder issues and customs issues. ECO implementation: coordinate with cross functions and suppliers to implement engineer changes. SAP material information: material master data, info record and source list maintenance.
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