Senior Purchaser

Description

We are seeking a Senior Purchaser to join our team in Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement, focusing on cost-effectiveness and supplier relationship management. This role requires strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure a smooth supply chain operation.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Own Key Electronics Categories

•      Manage sourcing of electronic components such as PCB/PCBA, semiconductors, ICs, connectors, and related assemblies.

•      Evaluate cost, MOQ, and lead-time trade-offs before PO commitment.

•      Identify potential single-source or long lead-time exposure within your portfolio.

Navigate Supply Volatility

•      Monitor market signals such as lead-time shifts, allocation risk, and demand swings.

•      Work with Planning to align buying strategy with forecast changes.

•      Support mitigation actions during seasonal shortages or constrained supply conditions.

Execute with Technical Discipline

•      Validate BOM revisions, part numbers, and AVL alignment prior to PO release.

•      Ensure ERP accuracy for lead times, MOQs, and supplier data.

•      Coordinate with Engineering during NPI and revision changes to minimise rework and excess inventory.

Manage Supplier Performance

•      Track on-time delivery and lead-time adherence.

•      Support structured supplier discussions when performance deviates.

•      Escalate risks early to prevent production disruption.

Contribute to Process Improvement

•      Identify recurring issues in purchasing workflows.

•      Suggest improvements in data hygiene and execution discipline.

•      Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Skills and Qualifications

•      5–8 years of procurement experience in electronics or hardware manufacturing.

•      Direct experience sourcing electronic components (PCB, PCBA, semiconductors, ICs, connectors, etc.).

•      Familiarity with industry dynamics such as semiconductor allocation cycles, seasonal shortages, and component lifecycle risks.

•      Understanding of BOM structures, revision control, and NPI processes.

•      Experience working with EMS or contract manufacturers is advantageous.

•      Comfortable negotiating pricing and delivery terms.

•      Strong ERP discipline (NetSuite or similar preferred).

•      Independent, resourceful, and able to operate with minimal supervision.

•      Clear communicator across Engineering, Planning, and Operations.