Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary

The Purchasing Specialist will manage procurement activities to support the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality acquisition of materials, components, and services required for operations.

This role focuses on material control for electronic components, mechanical parts, and related materials sourced from global suppliers. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with internal standards, ISO requirements, and applicable international trade regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Purchase electronic components, mechanical parts, and consumables for manufacturing and repair operations.
• Issue and manage purchase orders through ERP systems, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate documentation.
• Maintain accurate material master data, including purchase codes, lead times, minimum order quantities, pricing, and vendor codes.
• Monitor inventory levels, track daily material shortages, and respond promptly to material issues.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with global suppliers, including vendors in Asia and North America.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance and initiate or follow up on corrective actions as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with production, engineering, logistics, and finance teams to align procurement activities with operational and production needs.
• Support inventory management and demand planning to prevent material shortages or excess stock.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with global sourcing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Mandarin proficiency highly preferred for coordination with global suppliers.
• Working knowledge of international trade regulations, import/export processes, and customs compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional growth and development opportunities