Purchasing Supervisor

Job Description

• Supervise and manage the daily purchasing activities to ensure the timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, machinery, and indirect materials required for manufacturing operations.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost efficiency, quality improvement, and uninterrupted production.

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts to obtain the best commercial value.

• Coordinate closely with Production, PPIC, Warehouse, Engineering, QA/QC, and Finance to ensure material availability and smooth production processes.

• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing plans to prevent material shortages or excess inventory.

• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and service, and implement continuous supplier development programs.

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

• Analyze market trends, material costs, and supply risks, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

• Prepare procurement reports, purchasing KPIs, and supplier performance reports for management review.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing team to improve productivity and operational excellence.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement within a manufacturing company, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position.

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, inventory control, and manufacturing supply chain operations.

• Experience in sourcing raw materials, spare parts, and production-related materials.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or equivalent).

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.

• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Fluent in English (both spoken and written) is mandatory.

• Mandarin proficiency (spoken and written) is an advantage.