Buying Team Leader

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Plan and procure materials to meet manufacturing needs for the assigned project & customer
• Review CTB requirements and procure materials based on project need by dates
• Ensure materials are available for production while maintaining optimal inventory levels to avoid overstocking.
• Analyze key factors like capacity, cycle times, urgency, and material availability to determine production impacts for the project assigned
• Assist in setting up new supplier accounts with the finance team.
• Communicate directly with suppliers to address specific issues, concerns, shortages constraints SRA and FAI
• Work on the mitigation for orders (push or cancel) based on production plans.
• Address critical material shortages to ensure production readiness.
• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of information in the SAP system.
• Handle quick turn RFQ and LT assessments to solve the CTB issues
• Work with accounts payable (A/P) to resolve issues related to supplier invoice payments.
• Participate in customer meetings to discuss weekly changes or updates.
• Ensure smooth product transfers between manufacturing sites, whether internal or external.
• Join meetings with planners to provide updates on critical material issues.
• Share weekly material status updates daily with the Planning team.

Detailed Description 2

• Keep cross-functional teams (CFT) informed about market conditions that could affect material supply.
• Collaborate with internal teams to return defective materials and ensure proper credits are issued.
• Collaborate with Customer Focus Team & Planning team resolving the CTB challenges
• Participate in customer audits, special projects, and any purchasing-related issues as required.
• Collaborate with logistics teams locally and globally to reduce freight costs.
• Review and propose costs associated with new engineering requirements.
• Highlight and address Bill of Material (BOM) issues with the engineering change (EC) team for corrections.
• Provide feedback on engineering change orders (ECO) for implementation or revisions.
• Manage and clean up purchase orders (POs) as needed.
• Process cash-in-advance payment requests.
• Resolve issues related to receiving materials and invoice referrals in a timely manner.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Education: Diploma or Degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.

Experience: At least 5–10 years in procurement, supply chain, or a similar field.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of manufacturing and procurement processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Soft Skills:

• • • Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
    • Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
    • Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.