Purchasing Specialist - Supply Chain Management Dept
Fuyao Glass America IncI. Job ProfileJob TitlePurchasing SpecialistDepartmentSupply Chain Management DepartmentDirect SupervisorPurchasing SupervisorDirect SubordinatesNoneII. Job Summary:Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products. III. Job Functions and Duties N
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O.Representative Duties1Apply foundational knowledge gained through Business and Financial Management coursework to support basic purchasing and supply chain activities. Assist in using financial decision-making concepts to compare supplier pricing, review cost information, and help identify cost effective procurement options. Use the Plex ERP system to collect data, generate routine purchasing reports, and support simple process improvement tasks based on established procedures.2Provide support for Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities by gathering supplier quotes, organizing pricing information, and assisting with basic cost comparisons to aid sourcing decisions.3Under the direction of senior staff, help support coordination with engineering, supplier quality, and production teams by gathering information and confirming routine technical and delivery requirements.4Monitor supplier order status, follow up on delivery schedules, and report any basic supply or quality issues to supervisors for resolution.5Assist in coordinating with suppliers to track order execution, ensure timely delivery, and resolve supply or quality issues.6Provide support during contract execution and assist senior team members in supplier discussions by preparing data, reviewing standard terms, and documenting negotiation outcomes.7Follow instructions to analyze procurement data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to help identify cost-saving opportunities and risks.8Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any timeIⅤ. QualificationJob RequirementsLanguageLanguages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and/or Mandarin. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.ExperienceNo prior work experience requiredEducationBachelor’s degree or above,Business Administration, Supply Chain Management,Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.Physical ConditionWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, reach, bend, stand, walk, lift, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and or typed material and having the ability to stay focused. Adaptive to high stress environmentOther RequirementsProficient in the use of Microsoft software, such as PPT, Excel, Oracle /SAP / PLEX or similarKnowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the jobProfessional Knowledge, SkillsUnderstanding of material costs, labor rates and component manufacturing methodsCompetent investigative, judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skillsExcellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skillsDiplomacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skillsAnalytical, organizational, multi-tasking and detail-oriented skillsAbility to learn, understand and apply new technologiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point)Must be able to possess a high level of confidentiality Knowledge and skillsTraining RequiredFuyao internal manufacture workflowFuyao policy/ management/ safety manualSupply chain/Material Planning strategyV. Work Environment:
Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work boots when visiti