Buyer

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

• Responsible for obtaining materials and components necessary for production
• Determines material requirements from production schedules and maintains inventory at planned levels
• Produces detailed schedules, material requirements lists and production plans for the manufacturing of products\\Checks production activity and sales forecast to provide a controlled flow of materials timed to meet production requirements
• Inventory management

Major Responsibilities:

• Production scheduling and control.
• Material planning, ensure material availability for production use
• Inventory management, execute inventory strategies according to plan
• Minimize obsolescence risk
• Work with suppliers, provide monthly forecast, confirm purchases and secure supplier commitments for required arrivals
• Track finished products Order fulfillment on time in full
• Participate in weekly material review and ensure material issues are elevated and resolved in a timely manner
• Creates and processes purchase orders in accordance with documented procurement processes
• Executes procurement plans, reports supplier performance, aligns contracts and processes purchase requests while ensuring the timely and uninterrupted flow of materials between supplier and site
• Managers order through completion and executes closures once fulfilled
• Interacts with suppliers and is responsible for maintaining and enhancing good business relationship between Abbott and suppliers
• Responsible for material planning, purchasing and inventory levels of assigned components required to support the manufacturing build process; utilizing time-phased MRP and / or other types of specialized materials and inventory-related systems
• Raise and maintain supplier schedules for materials aligned with production requirements and stock holding policies as defined and amended from time to time
• Undertake or arrange expediting of materials to satisfy production requirements and liaise with suppliers as necessary
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in production planning/buying
• Good communication skills for effective interaction within the plant and with customers throughout the worldwide Abbott organization
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications
• Team player with ability to work independently under tight schedule
• Willing to work in Tuas (Abbott Manufacturing Singapore)

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