
Sr Commodity Specialist
- Pasir Gudang, Johor
- Tetap
- Sepenuh masa
- Support Purchasing/Planning of critical items and advanced material planning for both existing and new products.
- Act as liaison between manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
- Assist the development of alternate sources of supply. Handle solicitation of bids and quotations.
- Optimize supply chain with respect to price, inventory, supply continuity, terms, and conditions; ensure adherence to internal standards and practices.
- Support new product introductions includes buying material for pilot builds.
- Collaborate with Purchasing/Planning/Quality to solve MRB issues and return materials to sender.
- Support BOM review and data entry to ERP system.
- Provide support or training, as needed, to less experienced Buyer/Planners.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
- Five or more years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with vendor management process and working with contract manufacturers.
- Experience in an ISO production environment.
- Knowledge of PC and database programs, including MS Office.
- Excellent organizational, typing and communication skills.
- Proven procurement experience, project management skills, and ability to work with cross functional teams.
- Ability to read and understand BOMs, MRP, safety stock and sales order shortage reports.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Strong Excel skills.
- APICS supply chain certification or equivalent training.