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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #189 on the Fortune 500.

About the Role

We are seeking for a Senior Buyer. This role will be reporting to Senior Purchasing Manager. You will be integral in managing our purchasing activities and ensuring the procurement of high-quality materials and services. You will be constantly challenged to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost savings. You will be part of team that is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic sourcing strategies, with an emphasis on supplier management and cost efficiency.

1. Identify Purchasing Needs:

To determine the purchasing needs of the company.
To work with other department in understanding demand management side for both indirect and direct material.
To understand and verify specification of items to buy.
To understand and verify scope of works for provision of services.

2. Sourcing:

Conduct RFI/RFP/RFQ both manual and e-procurement system such as SAP-SRM, COUPA.
Support in negotiation with suppliers for most competitive price.
Monitoring bidding submission and compile information for management evaluation and approval.
To process PO based on user request either Direct Material via QAD or Indirect Material via COUPA system.
To follow up on Procure to Pay (P2P) process implementation within internal & external stakeholder.
To ensure deliverables meeting target delivery date, cost and meeting quality/specification.
To conduct all purchasing activities within Lear policies, procedures, ISO/IATF standards and meeting SOX requirement.
To conduct supplier on boarding process.

3. Supplier Management:

Support build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance.
Support routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance.
Support suppliers audit & APQP activities.
Support management in handling problematic suppliers in QCD.
Support management in EDI/ SAP SRM activities with suppliers.
Support in the implementation of ISO14001, ISO45001, Key Elements, corporate and regional EHS directives.
Support EH&S activities and programs implementation.

Qualifications:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.
At least 3-7 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
Good communications and interpersonal skills.
Computer literate, self-motivated, result oriented and a fast learner.
Good organizational and communication skills, team player and positive work attitude.

Advantages Of Working at Ler

Join the growing team at one of Fortune 500 magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2024.
Be on the front end of multiple initiatives in Malaysia and building talents.
Enjoy an inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.