Buyer II

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UCT is looking for a talented Buyer II to join us in Cebu

The Buyer II is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and expediting materials and commodities from approved suppliers, both locally and internationally. This role ensures timely delivery and quality compliance, negotiates pricing and commercial terms, and executes cost reduction initiatives. The Buyer II also manages supplier performance through scorecard programs and supports key objectives in inventory control, cost optimization, and material availability to drive operational efficiency and supply chain excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, buying, sourcing, and expediting materials and commodities from approved vendor lists both locally and overseas.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and meet quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers.
• Execute cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain and execute suppliers' scorecard programs.
• Work towards achieving given objectives such as inventory management, cost reduction, materials availability, and quality management.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures. General knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems.
• Experience with Semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use ERP estimating systems such as Visual, Vista, Oracle, etc. MS Excel, Word, and Access
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organization and follow-up skills.

Educational/Certification Requirement: 

• At least 2 years of working experience for a Bachelor's degree  in Electrical /  Mechanical or equivalent
• At least 5 years of working experience for a Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical or equivalent

  Experience Requirement:

 Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of working experience

 Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

 Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Works in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Prolonged sitting with some standing and bending intermittently during work hours.
• Subject to interruptions

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).