Raw Material Operational Senior Buyer (Mandarin Speaker)

Responsibilities:

PO Management:

·Release Purchase Orders to 3rd party suppliers according to sourcing and fulfillment instructions defined by the global Category Managers and within quality and time constraints

·Track and follow up closely Purchase Orders deliveries to ensure security of supply

·Manages import licenses and end-use certificates for concerned raw materials

·Run consignment stock consumption reports and associated settlements.

·Coordinate physical stock reconciliation with suppliers

Issue Resolution:

·Manage Raw Material availability issue resolution in coordination with plant Raw Material planners

·Coordinate delivery and quality non conformities in relation with respective plant stakeholders

·Support investigation of root cause analysis on invoice non conformities

·Support the timely follow-up on planning, quality and accounts payable escalations ensuring appropriate commercial relations with the supply base.

Supplier Management:

·Manage suppliers and the On Time in FULL (OTIF) performance.

·Resolve major suppliers’ issues and complaints.

·Implement improvement action plans discussed/agreed with Vendor Performance Analyst and Category Managers

·Establish a continuous improvement mind-set

·Provide support for junior colleagues

·Build constructive and effective relationships with cross functional teams

·Communicate effectively with internal and external partners by phone or via email

·Adherence to service levels

·Adherence to policies and procedures

Requirements:

·Diploma: College or University degree

·Languages: Local language and fluent in English and Chinese, good in another regional language preferred

·Professional experience: 5 years plus of relevant experience in procurement R&F RM, Experience of knowledge transfer activity, SSC/GBS experience is an advantage

·Ethics and Values, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Drive for Results & Business Acumen

·Software skills: Expert knowledge of relevant SAP modules (MM, MRP) and Procurement tools, advanced knowledge of MS office

·Willingness to travel (2-6 weeks periods) during knowledge transfer