Buyer

POSITION ROLE:

The buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements in Thailand and ASEAN. The buyer is responsible and accountable for the company’s supplier base performance in terms of QDCF.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Identify potential suppliers, lead the supplier evaluation and qualification process.
• Identify potential sourcing cases, prepare RFQs and lead the sourcing activities
• Understand the products and suppliers’ manufacturing processes, represent the supplier in technical reviews, suggest feasibility and necessary qualifications.
• Negotiate prices and contract, assess opportunities for improvements
• Continuously monitor, manage and ensure supplier performance, compliance with procedures and policies
• Lead and drive improvements, cost reductions initiatives related to supply chain (VAVEs, etc)
• Support supplier audits with QA department as required
• Assess supply chain risks and develop strategies to ensure continuous supply

COMPETENCY & EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Bachelor -Master’s degree in related field

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position, in automotive industry

• Demonstrated technical background, able to read, understand and explain drawings, specifications

• Interpersonal skill, team player, fast learner, self-motivated, sense of responsibility

• Good command of English both written and spoken

• Strong computer literacy, Outlook, power point & excel.

• Able to travel with own vehicle, driving license