Senior Technical Buyer / Planner Shenzhen
Job Title: Sr. Technical Buyer/Planner
Location: Shenzhen - China (Baoan District - 深圳-宝安区)
Date: January 1. 2025
Why Join Us?
This is a US based Multinational Global Company with manufacturing plants in USA, South America and China. This MNC is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor and analyze critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. Environmental Monitoring, Defense & Security, Process & Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Research, Thin Film.
Job Title: Sr. Technical Buyer/Planner
Knowledge:
This role requires a seasoned, experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of industry practices, company policies, and procedures. The Sr. Technical Buyer resolves a wide range of issues using both imaginative and practical approaches. This position is fully qualified, career-oriented, and represents the journey-level role in the profession.
Job Complexity:
• Tackles problems of diverse scope, requiring the evaluation of identifiable factors through data analysis.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving solutions.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel, requiring strong interpersonal and professional skills.
Supervision:
• Receives minimal instruction for day-to-day tasks and general guidance for new assignments.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Forecast, plan, and purchase materials for specific commodities as assigned.
• Execute all procurement activity utilizing MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and other methods to ensure material is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets specifications and quality requirements.
• Implement and manage complex contracts such as Kanban (Just-in-Time Inventory System), VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), and JIT (Just-in-Time) to support build plans while minimizing inventory and lead times.
• Lead efforts to negotiate agreements with suppliers related to pricing, lead-time reduction, flexibility, quality, and other supply chain factors.
• Manage and coordinate full product life cycle, including NPI (New Product Introduction), production, and EOL (End of Life) activities.
• Optimize supplier performance by collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to identify critical specifications and implement controlled manufacturing and testing processes.
• Partner with suppliers for quality material procurement and problem-solving.
• Work with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Engineering to coordinate and complete ECO (Engineering Change Order) implementation, phase-in/phase-out activities, and multiple design changes while minimizing scrap and obsolescence.
• Participate in MRB (Material Review Board) teams to disposition non-conforming material, manage replacements, and monitor supplier performance.
• Engage suppliers to resolve critical or chronic late delivery issues.
• Monitor supplier performance data and take corrective action as necessary.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure optimal pricing, performance, and delivery timelines.
• Identify and qualify potential and second-source suppliers.
• Manage the return of materials and supplies for non-conformance and facilitate vendor audits for qualification and assessment.
• Work with the sourcing team to ensure best practices, greatest leverage in procurement, and reduction of supply chain risks.
Experience & Education:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing/planning in the electronics industry, including PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), mechanical parts, cables, transformers, and electronic components.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as Oracle and Kanban inventory management (a Lean methodology).
• Proficiency in Chinese and English for a professional work environment.
• Technical background with knowledge of BOM (Bill of Materials) and specifications for mechanical and electronic parts.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication, with strong presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel (including pivot tables, chart creation, and VLOOKUP (Vertical Lookup Function)).
• Excellent organizational skills and teamwork experience.
• High integrity, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred:
• Experience in EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) management.
• ISO or Quality System audit experience.
• Certification such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management), APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management Certification), or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).
• Working experience in a global business environment.
Additional Note:
We can assure you—you’ll never die of boredom in this role!
Location: Shenzhen - China (Baoan District - 深圳-宝安区)
Date: January 1. 2025
Why Join Us?
- Competitive company resource and benefit offered
- Large company platform for career development
- Dynamic company culture and team environment
This is a US based Multinational Global Company with manufacturing plants in USA, South America and China. This MNC is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor and analyze critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. Environmental Monitoring, Defense & Security, Process & Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Research, Thin Film.
Job Title: Sr. Technical Buyer/Planner
Knowledge:
This role requires a seasoned, experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of industry practices, company policies, and procedures. The Sr. Technical Buyer resolves a wide range of issues using both imaginative and practical approaches. This position is fully qualified, career-oriented, and represents the journey-level role in the profession.
Job Complexity:
• Tackles problems of diverse scope, requiring the evaluation of identifiable factors through data analysis.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving solutions.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel, requiring strong interpersonal and professional skills.
Supervision:
• Receives minimal instruction for day-to-day tasks and general guidance for new assignments.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Forecast, plan, and purchase materials for specific commodities as assigned.
• Execute all procurement activity utilizing MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and other methods to ensure material is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets specifications and quality requirements.
• Implement and manage complex contracts such as Kanban (Just-in-Time Inventory System), VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), and JIT (Just-in-Time) to support build plans while minimizing inventory and lead times.
• Lead efforts to negotiate agreements with suppliers related to pricing, lead-time reduction, flexibility, quality, and other supply chain factors.
• Manage and coordinate full product life cycle, including NPI (New Product Introduction), production, and EOL (End of Life) activities.
• Optimize supplier performance by collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to identify critical specifications and implement controlled manufacturing and testing processes.
• Partner with suppliers for quality material procurement and problem-solving.
• Work with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Engineering to coordinate and complete ECO (Engineering Change Order) implementation, phase-in/phase-out activities, and multiple design changes while minimizing scrap and obsolescence.
• Participate in MRB (Material Review Board) teams to disposition non-conforming material, manage replacements, and monitor supplier performance.
• Engage suppliers to resolve critical or chronic late delivery issues.
• Monitor supplier performance data and take corrective action as necessary.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure optimal pricing, performance, and delivery timelines.
• Identify and qualify potential and second-source suppliers.
• Manage the return of materials and supplies for non-conformance and facilitate vendor audits for qualification and assessment.
• Work with the sourcing team to ensure best practices, greatest leverage in procurement, and reduction of supply chain risks.
Experience & Education:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing/planning in the electronics industry, including PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), mechanical parts, cables, transformers, and electronic components.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as Oracle and Kanban inventory management (a Lean methodology).
• Proficiency in Chinese and English for a professional work environment.
• Technical background with knowledge of BOM (Bill of Materials) and specifications for mechanical and electronic parts.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication, with strong presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel (including pivot tables, chart creation, and VLOOKUP (Vertical Lookup Function)).
• Excellent organizational skills and teamwork experience.
• High integrity, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred:
• Experience in EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) management.
• ISO or Quality System audit experience.
• Certification such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management), APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management Certification), or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).
• Working experience in a global business environment.
Additional Note:
We can assure you—you’ll never die of boredom in this role!