Supply Assurance Buyer III

About the role

The Supply Assurance Buyer III supports the Supply Assurance Manager in organizing and executing activities related to material availability, taking part in cross-functional discussions on supply planning and inventory strategy. The role monitors the production build plan to optimise inventory levels and minimise excess and obsolete stock, ensuring new purchase orders and product transfer plans are executed accurately and on schedule. It also drives data integrity and continuous improvement of supply chain systems, processes and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyse materials requirements for production, generate purchase orders and reschedule materials according to MRP requirements to keep the manufacturing plant supplied.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolve supply problems and develop improvement programmes for underperforming suppliers.
• Manage inventory and stock levels to support production, LTB, E & O and meet inventory goals.
• Drive system and process enhancements, manage SAP workflows and resolve system and invoice issues to reduce overdue invoices.
• Review and resolve NCRs and work to reduce supplier-related NCRs.
• Take part in supplier audits and publish audit reports.
• Manage and track purchasing specification changes and initiate document change order forms.
• Represent purchasing in new product development and product transfer teams.
• Ensure systems and processes comply with SOX, ISO9001, ISO140001, ISO13485 and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain KPIs such as past due POs/PRs, unconfirmed POs and aging quality notifications in SAP, and assist the Supply Assurance Manager with department initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in engineering, supply chain management or a relevant discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of purchasing management experience in multi-industry manufacturing or related fields.
• Good supervision and people management skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Understanding of ERP/MRP concepts and SAP experience.
• Purchasing management experience.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical plans and insurance.
• Flexible benefits and wellness programs.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.