Procure Ops

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in line with commercial and business terms, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.
• Handle inventory purchase requisitions via planning systems and non-inventory requisitions through procurement systems.
• Adjust inventory replenishment and customer purchase demands based on demand signals.
• Engage with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery schedules, and purchase terms, collaborating with sourcing teams as necessary.
• Escalate any supplier-related issues or disputes to designated supplier account managers.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate timely approvals for POs.
• Work closely with warehouse personnel to enable prompt goods receipt processes.
• Manage PO confirmations and resolve overdue receipt issues.
• Collaborate with vendors on pull-in/push-out scheduling changes to mitigate risks concerning material availability.
• Coordinate with accounts payable and receiving teams to reconcile invoice and receipt discrepancies in the PO-to-Pay process, escalating issues when necessary.
• Identify systemic challenges in the purchasing process and escalate as needed.
• Participate in review meetings for high-value projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment.

Functional and Project Support

• Communicate procurement order statuses regarding outstanding orders, new parts, and vendor requests to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to procurement.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of procurement processes and drive process improvements to boost efficiency and internal customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and current procurement documentation.
• Ensure both internal and external audit compliance throughout procurement activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) or alternatively a postgraduate diploma, professional degree, or qualifications in business studies, administration, or management. Certification in Supply Chain Management is advantageous.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software, specifically SAP ERP system, is required.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to analyze data and guide decision-making.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Competency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• At least 10 years of procurement experience focusing on indirect materials, tools, spare parts, or materials.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment, spare part assemblies, and materials.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a beneficial addition.
• Understanding of fab operations is preferred.

Skills Needed

• Strong project management expertise to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration abilities to engage effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.