Purchasing Associate

Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Associate to join the purchasing team of one of the leading electronics manufacturing companies globally. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Source and purchase materials based on business requirements and cost-efficiency.
• Schedule and monitor supplier deliveries to meet production or operational timelines.
• Maintain accurate data on lot sizes, lead times, and minimum order quantities.
• Communicate engineering or specification changes to suppliers and manage forecasts and open orders.
• Ensure timely issuance and confirmation of purchase orders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with relevant teams.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance, particularly in delivery and quality.

Inventory & Order Management:

• Support product transitions to minimize obsolete inventory.
• Regularly review open purchase orders and adjust schedules to prevent shortages.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP systems.
• Contribute to achieving team metrics such as inventory health, cost savings, and order accuracy.

Customer & Internal Collaboration:

• Respond promptly to internal customer inquiries.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of procurement transactions.
• Participate in meetings and calls with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to fulfill procurement-related requests.
• Adhere to work schedules and attendance expectations to support team operations.

Reporting & Communication:

• Maintain and submit regular reports and trackers.
• Manage workload and projects in coordination with team leads.
• Share updates, best practices, and process improvements during team meetings.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify process gaps and suggest improvements.
• Participate in training and development activities aligned with individual and team goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledgeable in MRP
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Willing to work in a hybrid setup and night shift schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work on a night shift schedule?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nichols - McKinley 1634 P00