Senior Buyer

Position Description (Summary): Own end-to-end sourcing, cost, supply and inventory, Paints, Solvents, and related direct materials. Ensure uninterrupted supply, cost competitiveness, and optimal inventory DOH. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings Develop category strategy and deliver YoY cost savings via negotiation, value analysis/value engineering, long term agreement and alternate sourcing. Conduct market analysis for key monomers, resins, solvents. Drive should-cost models. Lead negotiation: Price, LT, MOQ, Payment terms, rebate, VMI. Qualify alternate suppliers and drive PPAP/PSW approval with SQE/Design. 2) Supplier Management PO & Supply Assurance: Ensure 100% PO accuracy and >98% supplier OTD, Zero Production line stops due to purchasing. Lead suppliers’ audits with SQE for IATF/ISO-9001/13485 compliance, performance scorecards and continuous improvement plans. Perform supplier risk assessment, dual-sourcing and business continuity plan. 3) Inventory Control Demand & Inventory Ownership: Own DOH, Inventory value, turnover for resins & paints. Drive Safety Stock optimization with Planning to reduce excess/obsolescence. Monitor Aging stock. 4) Cross-Functional Coordination Alignment with Planning, Store and Quality on supply, forecast and issues. Support NPI trials, ECN implementation, and cost-down validation. 5) Monthly Purchasing KPIs and Reports Coordinate and consolidate Purchasing KPIs. Continuous improvement initiatives. 6) Digital Purchasing Drive adoption of SAP/New ERP system for RFQ, PowerBI dashboards for spend, savings, OTD, Inventory and aging. Job Specification: 1) Educational Qualifications: Minimum diploma or equivalent related field. 2) Other Technical/Professional Qualifications: Strong knowledge of resin/paint chemistry, BOM structures. 3) Experience Knowledge on should-cost modelling, TCO analysis, negotiation and contract management. 5+ years in purchasing, with 3+ years in resin, paint, coatings or chemical buying. 4) Skills Required Data-driven, strong in Excel/SAP and presentation skills. Vocal and confident with suppliers and stakeholders. 5) Attributes Required Commitment to maintaining a high standard of professionalism, ethics and integrity in all Job-related activities.