Specialist II, Purchasing

Job’s mission

What you will be working on

1. Purchasing Operations

• Manage purchase orders (PO) end-to-end, from creation to delivery
• Ensure timely material supply aligned with production and business requirements
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, shortages, and delays
• Adjust purchasing plans in response to demand fluctuations

2. Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance (QCD: Quality, Cost, Delivery)
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive improvement actions
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes

3. Planning & Inventory Control

• Collaborate closely with planning teams to align supply with demand forecasts
• Optimize inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory
• Support supplier capacity planning and long-term supply stability

4. Data & Process Management

• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Analyze purchasing performance and generate insights through reports
• Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and project sourcing activities
• Resolve escalations related to supply, cost, or quality issues

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field3–6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
• Strong experience in supplier management and negotiations
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong communication skills in English

What sets you apart

• Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industry
• SAP / Ariba experience
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset