Sr. Procurement Specialist

SUMMARY :                        

• Sporadic Purchases, Calls/Meetings, Tasks, Executions, etc.                        
• General Purchases                        
• Recognize, Handle, Rectify Issues that occurs within the UPD                        
• Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Development                        
• Collaborate with Local and Global (Mainly China) Team Efficiently                                            

Working Conditions                        

• In Office-based role in a fast-paced environment                        
• Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects 
• May require long hours on certain days                                           

II.  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:                            
1. Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Management:                         

• Strategic Sourcing : Lead contract negotiations for favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.            
• Manage, track procured items, Lead Time, ETA/ETD                        
• Vendor management : Add, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues.                        

2. Negotiation & Cost Management:                        

• Price Negotiation: Research, identify, and select suppliers for complex/high-value goods and services.                  
• Contract Administration: Draft, review, and manage contracts, modifications, and compliance with policies.                        

3. Procurement Operations:                         

• Process Management: Oversee solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) using e-procurement systems and manage the entire requisition-to-pay cycle.                        
• Manage routine tasks: PO approval, payment processing, and document verification.                       
• Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.                        
• Submit documents to Accounting for local legal entity setup.                        

4. Reporting & Improvement:                        

• Prepare summary reports and update project status.                        
• Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes.  

IV. Description of Job Related Contacts (Internal and/or External)                        
     Internal – All other teams, other service centers, and HQ / Corporate.                        
     External - Customers and Vendors      
                 
V.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:                        
    1.     SPECIAL SKILLS (Computer training, quality training, special programs):                          

• Proficiency in MS Office Apps -Excel (Macro/Vlookup), Words, PowerPoint                        
• Fluent in Mandarin is highly preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China.                        
• Business Negotiation                        
• Cost Analysis                        

     2. PREFERRED EDUCATION:                          

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.                        

     3. WORK EXPERIENCE (Years of experience in the industry and functional area):                          

• 5-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.                        
• Sourcing experience preferred & PM experience preferred