Sr Purchasing Specialist

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Description and Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply operations for ODM products throughout the product lifecycle, from NPI to EOL, ensuring material availability, supply continuity, and customer service commitments.
• Support demand and supply alignment through weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning activities. Monitor supply readiness, capacity constraints, inventory exposure, and demand fluctuations to support business objectives.
• Coordinate with ODM suppliers and key component suppliers to track supply commitments, capacity readiness, shortage recovery plans, and delivery performance.
• Execute EC/EOL activities, material transitions, and component lifecycle management to minimize supply disruption, MWD, and excess inventory risks.
• Support NPI programs by partnering with Product Supply Management, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and ODM suppliers to ensure supply readiness for key milestones.
• Identify supply risks and support mitigation planning through demand analysis, supplier capability reviews, and capacity monitoring.
• Utilize digital tools to improve supply chain visibility, demand validation, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting solutions, and automation workflows to support daily supply chain operations and data-driven decision making.
• Participate in continuous improvement and digital transformation projects that enhance supply chain processes and operational effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, planning, procurement, manufacturing operations, supplier management, or related functions.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Demand & Supply Planning
  • Supplier Management
  • Inventory Management
  • NPI Process
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Supply Risk Management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage operational issues in a dynamic business environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and automation tools, including:
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Python
  • Power Automate / RPA/UiPath
  • SQL
  • AI Copilot / GenAI Applications
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, process automation, or operational data solutions is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in learning and applying AI, automation, and emerging digital technologies to improve business outcomes.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and suppliers.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of driving execution in a fast-paced environment.