Senior Buyer (Bilingual Chinese)

Glint Tech Solutions LLC•Irving, TX

About The Position

As a Buyer, you will play a vital role in our organization by managing the procurement process and ensuring that we maintain optimal inventory levels to meet the demands of our operations. Your expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and supply chain management will drive our purchasing strategies and enhance our overall efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with various departments to align purchasing decisions with production planning and logistics, ensuring that we deliver exceptional value to our customer.

Requirements

Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a supply chain environment.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract management.
Proficiency in materials management concepts, including MRP (Material Requirements Planning) principles.
Familiarity with logistics processes related to inventory control and distribution.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Chinese)
Proficiency using SAP for procurement tasks.
Knowledge of merchandising principles and their application in purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies to optimize inventory management and control.
Source and evaluate local suppliers, negotiating contracts that align with company goals while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Utilize SAP system for purchase orders, tracking purchases, managing inventory levels, managing materials, and analyzing procurement data.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and align purchasing activities with production planning.
Monitor market trends and pricing strategies to make informed decisions about sourcing materials and products.
Manage relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining high standards of quality.
Conduct regular audits of inventory levels to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed.
Support the material receiving to warehouse by using FIFO policy.
Updating the team about any delays or problems with suppliers; guide supplier to resolve issues.
Presenting cost analysis to the department and propose to upper management