We are seeking a hands-on and result-driven Purchase Manager with strong experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, material planning, supplier management, and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production and cost optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management
- Manage complete procurement lifecycle: PR â RFQ â PO â GRN â Invoice â Payment.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Monitor and control procurement spend and payment cycles.
2. Material Planning & MRP
- Drive material planning based on MRP outputs and production schedules.
- Analyse and act on MRP exception messages (shortages, excess, reschedules).
- Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid line stoppages.
3. Purchase Planning & Governance
- Develop and govern purchase plans aligned with production and business forecasts.
- Track procurement KPIs like OTD (On-Time Delivery), lead time, and cost savings.
- Ensure adherence to approved BOM and procurement budgets.
4. Supplier Management
- Identify, evaluate, and develop global and local suppliers.
- Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Lead price negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements.
- Ensure solid vendor relationships and risk diversification.
5. Inventory Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance working capital and production needs.
- Monitor slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
- Improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.
6. Category Procurement (Hands-on)
- Manage procurement of:
- Electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors, passives)
- Cables and connectors
- Electrical & Electromechanical parts
- Mechanical components
- Handle both import and domestic sourcing,