Purchasing AdvisorOur products drive human progress. Our Purchasing team drives the progress of our supply systems. We lead strategic and operational commodity teams, while developing supplier strategy, long-range plans and the optimization of the global supply chain. Our remit includes setting delivery performance goals and implementing procurement initiatives and process improvements. We also oversee the planning and obtaining of materials, components, equipment and services for all parts of the business, including checking requisitions, developing new supply sources and ensuring best quality at best value from third parties.Join us as a Purchasing Advisor on our Purchasing team in Bukit Mertajam, Penang to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.What you'll achieveAs a Purchasing Advisor, you will plan and obtain materials and services for all parts of the business, working with manufacturing and engineering departments on coordinating purchasing activities and maintaining inventory at strategic levels.You will:- Act as a key point of contact for a specific commodity or area of the business- Place purchase orders for a variety of goods, services and materials, and manage the cost of purchased materials against the current standard cost- Review necessary invoices with accounts payable and assist in analyzing vendor responses to performance- Support technology plans and manage data requirements as well as tools, specifications, quality, delivery, cost, risk and data integrity- Communicate needs and expectations while providing feedback to the suppliers regarding their performanceTake the first step towards your dream careerEvery Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:Essential Requirements- 5 to 8 years related experience with proven ability to track supply and availability of components, materials and or services- Exceptional analytical ability- Strong communication skills- Drive for resultsDesirable Requirements- Bachelor's degreeHere's our story; now tell us yoursDell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build a brighter digital tomorrow. Our company is made up of more than 150,000 people, located in over 180 locations around the world. We're proud to be a diverse and inclusive team and have an endless passion for our mission to drive human progress.What's most important to us is that you are respected, feel like you can be yourself and have the opportunity to do the best work of your life - while still having a life. We offer excellent benefits, bonus programs, flexible work arrangements, a variety of career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and much more.We started with computers, but we didn't stop there. We are helping customers move into the future with multi-cloud, AI and machine learning through the most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. Join us and become a part of what's next in technology, starting today.You can also learn more about us by reading our latest Diversity and Inclusion Report and our plan to make the world a better place by 2030 here.