Buyer (1 Year Contract) - Singapur, Singapore - Kohler Co.

    Kohler Co.
    Kohler Co. Singapur, Singapore

    2 weeks ago

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    JOB TITLE: BUYER (1 YEAR CONTRACT)

    BASIC FUNCTIONS
    Responsiblefor purchasing of raw materials, purchase parts, machinery, supplies and allother goods and services used in Production system at the most favorable price,quality, and delivery.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

    SystemSupport

  • Evaluate all requisitions, particularly engineering change implementations to minimize excess and obsolete inventory
  • Maintain and update databases of available suppliers and prices information
  • Negotiate prices and contract agreements for favorable deals, to achieve a significant favorable purchase price variance
  • Approve bills for payment as authorized by Materials Manager
  • Maintain purchasing documentation system to comply with ISO requirements, GPP
  • Operational Support

  • Qualify vendors and maintains close surveillance on their performance in relation to their products conformance to our specifications and quality standards, services provided and pricing. If necessary, survey vendors' facilities and inspects products to ensure our requirements are met.
  • Keep abreast on supply chain issues affecting the line (materials shortage)
  • Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve lines issues due to supply chain
  • Work closely with QA & Engineering and liaise with affected suppliers to resolve line issues due to components be it quality or drawing issues etc.
  • Liaise between suppliers and plant on a regular basis
  • Respond to any ad hoc demand requirements from customer when their unit in the WIP
  • QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience; or
  • Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience
  • Preferably, a professional purchasing management certificate
  • Knowledge of MRP/QAD/SAP system is advantageous