Senior Buyer
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the procurement and sourcing of materials and components.
Key Responsibilities:
* Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality materials and components for automation machinery production.
* Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., production, engineering, and logistics) to forecast demand and ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
* Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in specifications, delivery timelines, and pricing.
* Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while seeking opportunities to onboard new suppliers that meet company requirements.
* Track order status, resolve any supply chain issues, and ensure timely delivery of materials to prevent production delays.
* Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality standards, delivery deadlines, and cost targets are consistently met.
* Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing strategies.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related field, preferably in manufacturing or automation machinery.
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers.
* Knowledge of supply chain processes and inventory management.
* Familiarity with procurement software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* A degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
Education:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
* Speaking and writing in English is a MUST.