Buyer

Job description

General information

Reference

2022-26863  

Job level

40 - Experienced

Position description

Posting title

Buyer

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Contract duration (nb of months)

18

Job description

STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd. is seeking to recruit a Buyer within the Purchasing Department to handle Malta`s Back End plant purchasing activities. 

The job holder shall be part of the Malta Global Procurement Organization, reporting to the Malta GPO Site Business Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·  Acting as a business partner for the company`s  Back end Manufacturing team in Malta and serving as a key interface for its stakeholders and plant Management.
·  Overseeing the purchasing activities as may be needed. 
·  Sourcing and assessing vendors in terms of cost, quality and service 
·  Carrying out market studies, supplier visits cross fertilization among sites.
·  Managing supplier base and strengthening vendors relationship.
·  Issuing th request for quotations and tenders.
·  Evaluate the bids, Negotiate the prices and contracts with vendors.
·  Attend projects meetings follow up on the agreed delivery conditions.
·  Negotiate changes between contract and actual project needs
·  Evaluate cost data, work diligently to identify cost saving opportunities
·  Managing supplier compensations and liability negotiation as may be needed. 
·  Liaising with logistics and forwarders to expedite deliveries under criticality or emergency.
·  Issuing, preparing and maintaining Purchasing Orders (PO).
·  Managing and maintaining prices information records for codified spare parts.

Profile

Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate shall:

·  Hold a Diploma or higher procurement or similar subjects.
·  Have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
·  Hold a sound knowledge of office tools (incl. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email).
·  Knowledge of SAP system is a plus.
·  Have an excellent personality.
·  Have the ability to connect with people from different levels.
·  Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
·  Be fluent in English both written and spoken.
·  Be meticulous, self-organized and motivated to learn new skills.
·  Be assertive and confident.
·  Be able to make decision and able to work under pressure
·  Be an excellent team player.

The following are considered as an asset:

·  Experience in Procurement and/or Supply chain
·  Experience within a manufacturing industry. 

Position location

Job location

Mediterranean, Malta, Kirkop

Candidate criteria

Education level required

3 - Upper secondary education diploma

Experience level required

2-5 years

Languages

English (3- Advanced)

Requester

Desired start date

14/10/2022