The Role
The Purchasing Department is looking for a Buyer that will report to the Asia-Pacific Purchasing Team Leader. The Buyer will be responsible for the identification, selection, sourcing, development and management of suppliers supporting the category of IT or non-IT. Working with Sourcing & Procurement management and internal stakeholders, the Buyer will develop and execute the company supply strategies for specific suppliers. Working with Manager of Purchasing and internal stakeholders, the Buyer will develop and execute the company supply strategies for specific suppliers as determined by category management. The Buyer is also responsible for placing orders in response to service or material requirements, and for auditing suppliers against contracted supply agreements.

The Responsibilities:
� Ensure buying is conducted based on policies and thresholds set by the Category Management & Sourcing team
� Leverage SAP/Shopping Cart to assist the company customers in obtaining required goods/services while adhering to category management strategies
� Provide support in placing purchase orders and interacting with suppliers, ensuring preferred vendors are being utilized to minimize spend overage
� Provide resolution to any complaints and issues that may arise from customer service organization
� Adhere to supplier agreements to ensure benefits are being realized by the company organization
� Provide Category Management with knowledge of buying patterns, vendors, and customer satisfaction
� Concentrate on routine requests and problems requiring an established approach for resolution as specified by the organization
� Take part in feedback mechanisms such as surveys and interviews
� Undertake and support category management/sourcing in identifying suppliers and relationships to build in order to provide them in obtaining the best value
� Ensure timely acquisitions of product or service requirements from known sources of supply
Process, Review and Release approved purchase orders to suppliers across various technology and non-technology commodities.
Meets deadlines while ensuring accuracy and high quality output through continuous compliance to Procurement policies and procedures.
Work with Internal partners, Category Managers and Sourcing Specialists to identify buying channel opportunities and potential cost savings based upon volume purchases.
Other procurement related responsibilities may be assigned.

The Requirements:
- An undergraduate Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of Associates degree and work experience
- 3+ years' experience relevant to Procurement Operations
- SAP, Oracle or other ERP experience preferred
- e-Sourcing experience in SAP or other tools is preferred
- Strong problem-solving, strategic, creative thinking and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) in English and Mandarin with team members, vendors and stakeholders, any other Asian language(s) a plus
- Adapt to dynamic environment
- Ability to learn new applications relevant to the position
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- General knowledge of Microsoft Excel ,Word and Power Point