Responsibilities:

• Responsible for purchasing materials and goods from overseas suppliers according to standard firm policies and procedures
• Prepare and create Purchase orders making sure to verify specifications and details
• Update and maintain pricing histories and review production scheduling to maintain efficiency
• Work with vendors to negotiate volume, price and production specifications
• Process vendor samples for production and trial needs
• Facilitate all stages and process regarding project and product development
• Collaborate and interact with multiple departments including production, quality control, engineering, planning and supply chain
• Communicate daily with overseas suppliers in China and Taiwan and their operations
• Utilize ERP system and database to enter, save and retrieve product details
• Analyze market trends and formulate purchasing strategies

Requirements:

• Strong Interpersonal, Analytical, Organizational and Communication skills
• Minimum 3-5 years of Purchasing experience from an industrial manufacturing background
• Ability to understand raw material applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP and Inventory systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings (2D and 3D)
• Familiarity with Import/Export Procedures from overseas suppliers
• Bilingual: English & Mandarin Chinese verbal and written
• Project Management skills preferred