Specialist II, Purchasing

1. Purchasing Operations

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  Manage purchase orders (PO) end-to-end, from creation to delivery
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  Ensure timely material supply aligned with production and business requirements
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  Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, shortages, and delays
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  Adjust purchasing plans in response to demand fluctuations

2. Supplier Management

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers
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  Monitor and evaluate supplier performance (QCD: Quality, Cost, Delivery)
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  Lead supplier performance reviews and drive improvement actions
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  Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes

3. Planning & Inventory Control

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  Collaborate closely with planning teams to align supply with demand forecasts
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  Optimize inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory
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  Support supplier capacity planning and long-term supply stability

4. Data & Process Management

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  Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
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  Analyze purchasing performance and generate insights through reports
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  Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

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  Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams
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  Support new product introduction (NPI) and project sourcing activities
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  Resolve escalations related to supply, cost, or quality issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field3–6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
• Strong experience in supplier management and negotiations
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong communication skills in English

• Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industry
• SAP / Ariba experience
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset

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