Buyer
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Purchasing
In short
Emerson is looking for a Buyer in Tianjin, China to implement purchasing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventory using MRP logic. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of purchasing experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Implement purchasing for critical/difficult/complicated raw materials.
- Follow, maintain and optimize the purchase process.
- Review and negotiate costs/contracts/lead-time/payment terms with suppliers.
- Work with MPS/planner to manage delivery of purchase orders, monitor and avoid out stock and over inventory.
- Communicate forecast with suppliers and monitor supplier stock.
- Advise on part shortages and arrivals based on MRP system and supplier promises.
- Manage RTV goods, coordinate replacements, rework, and debit notes.
- Follow up inbound logistics and importing compliance.
- Follow up payments against goods receiving and resolve urgent payments.
- Discuss defective goods or services with suppliers and take corrective action.
- Update and maintain data in I-supply and Oracle system.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical areas.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a ‘buyer’ in purchasing related roles.
- Good Negotiation skills; Good sense to balance payment terms, price, delivery lead time etc.
- Familiar with MRP logic, materials planning, inventory management and purchase process.
- Able to communicate successfully in English in both written and oral form.
Desired Qualifications
- APICS-CPIM is preferred
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plans
- Variety of medical insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation and holiday leave
#Materials#Procurement#Purchasing#Negotiation#MRP#Inventory Management#Logistics#Compliance#Finance#Oracle