Senior Buyer (A Group UPD)-Houston,TX

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Purpose of the position

• Sporadic Construction
• General Affairs Purchase
• Abnormal Issue Handling for Incoming Materials
• Local Sourcing & Vendor Development
• Collaborate with Local Team Efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Local Sourcing & Vendor Management:

• Conduct local sourcing for factory setup demands, including on-site audits.
• Develop and manage suppliers (ETD/ETA performance tracking).
• Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

2. Negotiation & Cost Management:

• Perform cost analysis, price negotiations, and contract management.
• Mitigate procurement risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

3. Procurement Operations:

• Manage routine tasks: PO placement, payment processing, and document verification.
• Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.
• Submit documents to CM/Accounting for local legal entity setup.

4. Reporting & Improvement:

• Prepare summary reports and update project status.
• Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.
• Sourcing experience preferred

Supervision

• Reports to Site Manager

Working Conditions

• Office-based role in a fast-paced environment
• Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects

Updated: May 2025 Skills

• Proficiency in Office Apps (Excel/PowerPoint)
• Bilingual in Chinese & English (fluent in listening/speaking/reading/writing)
• Business Negotiation
• Cost Analysis

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