Buyer (Based in Penang)
Core
Procure materials, supplies, machinery, and services for state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facilities while managing inventory and supplier relationships.
Role type
Buyer (Procurement)
Builds
Manufacturing supply chain for semiconductor equipment and materials
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, Spend analysis, ERP/MRP systems, Inventory management, RFQ processing, Contract negotiation, MRP execution, Engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
ISO documentation development, Business simplification methods, Cost reduction analysis
Technologies
ERP, MRP
Responsibilities
Negotiate pricing and terms with strategic suppliers; Analyze procurement data including spend and supplier performance; Procure materials and equipment at lowest cost ensuring quality and timely delivery; Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to maintain planned inventory levels; Execute and adjust MRP orders and pull-ins/push-outs; Interpret engineering drawings and part specifications to communicate with suppliers and engineers.