Buying Team Leader / Senior Buyer

Overview

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following :

• Plan and procure materials to meet manufacturing needs for the assigned project & customer
• Review CTB requirements and procure materials based on project need by dates
• Ensure materials are available for production while maintaining optimal inventory levels to avoid overstocking.
• Analyze key factors like capacity, cycle times, urgency, and material availability to determine production impacts for the project assigned
• Assist in setting up new supplier accounts with the finance team.
• Communicate directly with suppliers to address specific issues, concerns, shortages constraints SRA and FAI
• Work on the mitigation for orders (push or cancel) based on production plans.
• Address critical material shortages to ensure production readiness.
• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of information in the SAP system.
• Handle quick turn RFQ and LT assessments to solve the CTB issues
• Work with accounts payable (A / P) to resolve issues related to supplier invoice payments.
• Participate in customer meetings to discuss weekly changes or updates.
• Ensure smooth product transfers between manufacturing sites, whether internal or external.
• Join meetings with planners to provide updates on critical material issues.
• Share weekly material status updates daily with the Planning team.
• Keep cross-functional teams (CFT) informed about market conditions that could affect material supply.
• Collaborate with internal teams to return defective materials and ensure proper credits are issued.
• Collaborate with Customer Focus Team & Planning team resolving the CTB challenges
• Participate in customer audits, special projects, and any purchasing-related issues as required.
• Collaborate with logistics teams locally and globally to reduce freight costs.
• Review and propose costs associated with new engineering requirements.
• Highlight and address Bill of Material (BOM) issues with the engineering change (EC) team for corrections.
• Provide feedback on engineering change orders (ECO) for implementation or revisions.
• Manage and clean up purchase orders (POs) as needed.
• Process cash-in-advance payment requests.
• Resolve issues related to receiving materials and invoice referrals in a timely manner.

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

Education : Diploma or Degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.

Experience : At least 5–10 years in procurement, supply chain, or a similar field.

Technical Skills :

Soft Skills :

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