Purchasing Specialist

Role & responsibilities

1. Vendor search and selection execution
2. Vendor negotiation, pricing, and internal communication and coordination skills
3. Vendor management and strategic planning
4. Develop potential suppliers, conduct on-site evaluations, and manage the supplier registration and audit process.
5. Formulate various supplier strategies and lead key supplier QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews).
6. Manage daily communication with existing suppliers and continuously optimize the supply chain.
7. Focus on MRO (maintain, repair, operation) procurement, including subcontracting for factory renovations, production-related purchases, and administrative procurement, etc.
8. Manage the MRO procurement process, including inquiries, comparisons, negotiations, bid evaluations, and contract reviews and signings.
9. Compile and update IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 documentation.
10. Prepare daily management reports and handle tasks assigned by supervisors.
11. Monitor renovation schedules, quality, and contractor performance.
12. Perform regular site visits and generate progress reports.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Relevant work experience in major equipment, engineering procurement, and MRO(maintain, repair, operation) procurement.
2. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred but not mandatory
3. Familiarity with SAP system operations
4. Proficient in basic Office operations, such as WORD editing and basic Excel functions
5. Over 2 years of procurement-related experience.
6. Relevant degree in a university-level program (preferably in electronics or engineering fields).