Buyer II

About our group:

Indirect Material Procurements is responsible for the procurement of indirect material including but not limit; spare parts, production supply, packaging, facility supplies related, tooling/ fabrication, services for factory. This role involves budget planning, supplier management, and inventory control to support the operational needs.

About the role - you will:

•    Identify and evaluate suppliers for Indirect materials.
•    Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers. 
•    Plan and schedule materials based on Master Schedule.
•    Processes Request for Quotation for competitive bidding,
•    Complete cost analysis and award bids.
•    Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
•    Develop and manage the purchasing budget.
•    Monitor spending and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
•    Prepare forecasts related to purchasing activities.
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
•    Suppliers’ performance evaluations.
•    Resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliers promptly.
•    Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production needs.
•    Implement inventory management best practices to minimize costs and waste.
•    Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulations.
•    Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications.
•    Coordinates purchasing activities with operation, facility, engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
•    Participate in cross-functional projects to improve procurement processes and systems.
•    Participate office Lean team and develop work per Lean concept.

About you:

•    Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
•    Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
•    Strong negotiation and communication skills.
•    Strong leadership and teamwork skill.
•    Strong English communication skills.
•    Strong understanding of commercial terms 
•    Strong financial, business, and legal acumen.
•    Good computer skills (SAP ERP, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint) is a must.
•    Good data analytic and data science skills (Excel, Knime, Alteryx, Power BI, Python) is preferable

Your experience includes:

•    Relevant experience preferred.
•    Purchasing and Supplier Management.
•    Knowledge of ERP systems.

Location:

Home to over 4,000 employees, our Teparuk site specializes in producing nano-recording heads—a crucial component for the read/write functionality of hard disk drives. At our Teparuk facility, work is both productive and enjoyable. You and your colleagues can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at our 24/7 on-site canteen and coffee shop. Stay active by taking a few laps around our running track or participating in volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, or football at our on-site gymnasium and fitness center. We also offer a variety of activities, including music, dance, and aerobic classes. Alternatively, unwind in our lush green areas. Consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate’s parents and caregivers group. These ERGs provide educational and fun activities. Additionally, enjoy on-site festivals, celebrations, and opportunities to give back to the local community.

Location: Teparuk Thailand
Travel: None