Buyer 2, Procurement

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Buyer 2, Procurement to join our team in Batu Kawan, Malaysia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities, developing sourcing strategies, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and efficient supply chain operations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Convert Purchase Requisition (within 48 hours), manages new Purchase Order (PO) issuance, follow through for PO approval, PO amendment and PO confirmation from supplier (within 48 hours)
• Execute weekly backlog (Open Purchase Orders) rescheduling (ie: pull in, push out, cancellation) timely and negotiate with supplier to meet all MRP messages requirement and avoid Past Due.
• Review weekly Demand and Supply Integration (DSI) Report to determine part health status (shortages, excess etc).
• Flow down weekly demand forecast info to supplier to ensure they plan for raw material & capacity management planning
• Monitor & follow up shipments for suppliers to ensure OTD and actual delivery performance
• Negotiate and manage suppliers’ lead time as well as production cycle time.
• Manages demand and supply well in accordance with MRP messages to meet inventory target and avoid excess. [Weeks of Inventory (WOI), Weeks on Orders (WOO) and overall Weeks of Supply (WOS)].
• To prepare and analyze waterfall chart at component level (as of when needed).
• Support and drive supplier to participate in Supply program such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Just In Time (JIT) and Blanket PO replenishment method to reduce inventory holding cost, liability and lead time.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Commodity team (through Material Planner) for NPI material readiness which includes sourcing for parts, risk buy processing, issuing Purchase Order, follow up on delivery until part put to stock (GR and IQA buy off completed).
• Request for quotation (RFQ) and negotiate with supplier for optimal T&Cs esp. on MOQ, SPQ, Incoterm, Payment Term and Unit Price.
• Resolve all pending Goods Receipt (GR), documentation mis-match & pricing issue timely to avoid aging on pending GR and invoice payment backlog.
• Analyze safety stock level setting for component level.
• Monitor Aging, Slow Moving Inventory and perform 6 months look ahead on potential expiry to minimize and avoid exposure and scrap due to expiry.
• Ensure suppliers meet Shelf Life requirement (including minimum shelf life).
• Execute as needed for all Engineering Change Order (ECO) cut in or phase in, Part Change Notification (PCN) and Last Time Buy (LTB) related matter.
• Material Master, Info Record, Nego File, Quota Arrangement validation and reflect quarterly price change in Open PO.
• Attend meetings and con-call as of when required and follow through the open action RAIL for closure.
• Manage sub-con related activities (ie: re-taping, programming, re-OSP and re-baking)
• Manage Return Material Authorization (RMA) and Return to Vendor (RTV) related activity.
• Perform re-class (re-balancing) between different CPN that are sharing the same MPN and intersite re-balancing to avoid excess buy.
• Accelerate supplier’s participation for Label Standardization and SNC Project.
• Support localization and dual source initiative together with Commodity Manager (CM) for sole source
• Coordinate with suppliers to analyze risk of supply impact for any natural disasters and long festive or seasonal holiday.
• Evaluate, report and manage supplier performance and improvement based on scorecard matrix from supply point of view (Capacity/LT/OTD/OTC/Rescheduling) and request for corrective actions (ie: RCCA, CAPA) whenever they are not performing well or de-committing deliveries.
• Complete a minimum 12 hours of mandatory training each year, initiate and Lead 1-2 Key Improvement Projects a year
• Other tasks assigned by managers.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (any field).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of working experience (preferably in Purchasing background).

Skills

• Effective communicator in written and oral form.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem solving and functional leadership skill
• Well versed with Microsoft Office Application (ie: Microsoft Excel, Power Point)

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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About the Company

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.