Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location:

Coppell, TX, USA

• Vendor Management
  - Mid-level /1-2 yrs
• English
  - High SAP
  - Low

• Managing project schedules, RFQ, and deliverables for successful localization projects
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and efficiencies including but not limited to packaging engineers, marketing, PM, sales, carriers and vendors
• Managing engineering changes throughout the life cycle of products
• Creating accurate bill-of-materials (BOMs) and managing engineering change notifications (ECNs)
• Maintaining material master table in various systems (NERP, WMP, PES)
• Leading critical meetings on a weekly basis for both internal and external stakeholders and making prompt reporting to supervisor
• Aligning communication between SEA and Suwon office (headquarter) regarding device samples, testing standard changes and any VOC or inquiries
• Complies with company regulatory guidelines as well as departmental principles and procedures

This opportunity requires occasional travel domestically and internationally, along with flexibility regarding work hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5-8 years of directly related experience; bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of experience is required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in English; proficiency in Korean desirable
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proven track record of developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all levels within the organization
• Confidence and commitment when working directly on projects with assigned customers (e.g. ATT, TMB, VZW)
• Exceptional planning, organizing, and priority management skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Going above-and-beyond attitude to successfully complete all launches
• Independence in determining personal work schedule to maximize productivity

The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors
• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods
• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing
• Knowledge of supply chain management
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required
• 2-4 years finance related experience required