Purchasing Specialist - German language

The role will require to work closely with the Sourcing, Planning, Product management, Marketing & R&D for maintaining supplier & item data maintenance in the ERP, managing the PO release & follow-up, logistics of procured goods, maintain inventory & ensure uninterrupted availability of parts at the plant.

Ability to converse fluently in German & English

• Daily review of PO proposals & generation of Purchase orders against the business plan
• Release & follow up for smooth material flow and reporting out incoming material plan
• Timely availability of RM/FG against daily, weekly and monthly production plans
• Handle both local & international freight (Air/Sea) and manage seamless customs clearance for on time delivery
• Vendor evaluation in terms of Quality, Cost & Delivery metrics & support Quality issues resolution
• Drive inventory reduction targets and work on VMIs/ Kan-Bans & PFEPs
• Collaborate with Sourcing in preparation of Contracts, negotiate framework agreements & other legal documentations
• Support stakeholders in Operations, R&D, Sales & Sourcing teams in implementing strategies
• Facilitate documentation process for Goods receipt and for accounting and payables with finance teams
• Review, maintain and update purchasing process parameters in ERP
• Support to Purchasing process compliance audits
• Handle BOM updates & maintain supplier, price master & item masters.
• Support outbound logistics with CDC stock model

Qualifications

• Graduate in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering with 5~6 years of experience in Purchasing & SCM.
• Must have worked in a multi-national work environment & thorough knowledge on ERP based purchasing process.
• Must have experience & knowledge on international logistics, both Air & Sea – knowledge & skill in Export /Import processes & handling border customs clearance.
• Exposure to problem solving tools & hands on experience in data management and analytics
• Excellent communication & team playing / negotiating skills.