Strategic Buyer

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Strategic Buyer to join us in Malaysia!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own Part count and provide support to buyers in day-to-day Purchasing operations, including training, mentoring and leading Execution buyers in all Purchasing activities
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in terms, quantities and pricing
• Support the Supplier Contract Execution to ensure flawless day-to-day Purchasing activities
• Develop Maintenance Process in Lead time, MOQ/SPQ Payment Conditions, T&Cs
• Work with sourcing teams to understand direction, offer supply trend impacts and set plans and targets (Unconfirmed, Past Due, PPPC) for sourcing activity
• Propose and influence sourcing decisions based on overall Supplier performance and benefit including supply availability, price, tariff response, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and T&Cs
• Provide recommendations for alternative sourcing/de-risk project
• Actively participate in SBR to drive Supplier performance improvement
• Act as a liaison for the NPI Team in all areas of procurement practices
• Lead development of complex procurement documentation
• Lead complex procurement activity where no precedents or local expertise exists
• Advise and direct internal customers on applicable policies and procedures
• Act as primary contact with Suppliers within assigned Category, internal and external Customer to facilitate problem resolution and performance standards
• Act as team leader, mentor and coach within the assigned category Purchasing team
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies (QMS/MTL), procedures and relevant regulations
• Lead overall VOI implementation, drive process improvement to ensure Suppliers’ conformance to the prescribed VOI Minimum quantity at any time
• Other tasks/projects as assigned by the superior

Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

At least 5 years working experience for bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical or equivalent

• At least 8 years working experience for Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical or equivalent
• Knowledge of MRP system will be advantageous
• Able to perform in fast paced environment; Preferably experience from manufacturing environment
• Possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills

Education, Certifications, Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / science/ mathematics/ Materials /Industrial Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Mechatronics/Industrial Systems Engineering.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.