About the job 6527 - Planner cum Buyer (Senior Level)
Company Overview
The company is a leading provider of specialized engineering services, offering innovative solutions across various sectors. It specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable services to clients in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. Known for its technical expertise, the company employs a team of skilled professionals who are committed to meeting client needs with precision and efficiency. By utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and adhering to strict industry standards, it ensures the successful completion of projects while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Job Description
- Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring that all materials, equipment, and services are ordered and delivered as per project requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers to identify resource needs and ensure optimal scheduling of procurement activities.
- Monitor project progress and adjust procurement plans accordingly to meet changing project timelines or requirements.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate prices, and ensure the purchase of high-quality materials and services at competitive prices.
- Place orders, track deliveries, and ensure that materials and equipment are delivered on time and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards during the procurement process.
- Generate regular reports on inventory levels, order statuses, and supplier performance.
- Provide insights to management regarding purchasing and inventory trends.
- Continuously review and improve purchasing and planning processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
- Leverage ERP systems and other tools to improve planning accuracy, order management, and inventory control.
- Ensure all purchasing and planning activities comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of purchase orders, contracts, inventory, and planning data.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance and potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Develop contingency plans to address any material shortages or delivery delays that may impact production schedules.
- Follow up closely with buyers to ensure materials are available to support production as per plan.
- Monitor supply and demand misalignment using the ERP system and collaborate with the buyer/purchaser to adjust material pull plans (pull in/push out).
- Monitor and coordinate material shortages, expediting and ensuring material availability to support the production plan.
- Resolve any AOS issues and ensure shop orders are executed according to plan.
- Act as a liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and make informed purchasing decisions.
Job Requirements:
- A degree or diploma in engineering, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory management within a similar industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers.
- Knowledge of procurement software and project management tools.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge in ERP system e.g. SAP, IFS, etc.
- Good knowledge in inventory management.
- Experience in material planning & purchase for mass production/ project buy.
- Experience in supporting prototype materials purchase in NPI phase.
- Experience and knowledge in ISO9001 quality system, ISO13485.
- Demonstrate leadership in ISO audits for purchasing function.
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; having the ability
to multitask. - Ability to drive material planning & purchasing activities for complex programs.
- Ability to mentor & train the team - Leadership.
- Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results, risk assessment.
- Result, process orientated and confident.
- Experience with problem analysis and resolution.
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.