Buyer

Description

The Buyer-Singapore is responsible for sourcing, verifying, and purchasing electronic components based on order details or project needs. This person will contribute to supply chain strategizing and ensure that project/order objectives are met. Work closely with supervisor and sales team to activate more business opportunities.

Essential Functions

• •Sourcing and procurement; experience required in purchasing electronic components and commodities (memory/storage/CPU).
• •Identification and qualification of potential suppliers.
• •Identification of qualified materials using online, internal and external sources.
• •Relationship development and management of new and existing suppliers.
• •Support customer development activity.
• •Market analysis of commodity trends, costs, and target customers.
• •Purchase order placement, management and order expediting.
• •Assists in the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies.
• •Meet objectives and KPIs as directed.
• •Special projects as assigned.

Core Competencies

• •Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• •Ability to read, write correspondence, and communicate with all members of the organizations, customers, and vendors (internal and external) in a clear, easily understood manner in English
• •Strong analytical and negotiation skills; ability to perform intermediate level mathematics such as calculating discounts, percentages, budgets, etc.
• •Experience outsourcing new vendors overseas
• •Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• •Able to work under pressure and effectively manage stress
• •Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• •Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately and professionally to customers, colleagues, or direct reports in situations of conflict
• •Goal-oriented, ambitious, extremely motivated
• •Professional demeanor
• •Flexibility – overtime may be required evenings and weekends

Requirements

Education and/or Experience and Physical Requirements

• •5 years’ experience in purchasing electronic components and commodities (memory/storage/CPU) in a tactical and/or strategic capacity preferred
• •(Candidates possessing a supply chain or marketing related degree may be considered without direct experience in electronics commodities)
• •Demonstrated experience sourcing short and long-term requirements in a fast-paced changing environment preferred
• •High School Diploma or equivalent