Buyer, Contractor

Work in conjunction with New Product Sourcing, Commodity Management, Engineering, SQE, Manufacturing, Logistics and Finance to manage day-to-day current supplier related activities. Expediting and mitigation of part shortages has the highest priority in terms of the job function as well as avoiding unnecessary excess/obsolete inventory. Monitors supplier performance on lead time and deliveries and initiates improvements as required. He/she is responsible for the health of exceptions, red lights and overdue supply elements as well as and achieving optimal inventory levels, which is measured daily and monthly. Support / lead projects or activities to better support department goals or driving department continuous improvement.

• Be responsible for daily purchase activities complying global purchase procedures to meet both internal and external customer needs.
• Manages/supports product supply requirements such as placing purchase orders (PO’s), expediting and delaying PO’s, and managing supplier returns. Manage on time delivery adherence and lead time compliance with suppliers for assigned materials
• Optimize parts in SAP to obtain proper heartbeat and minimized inventory level via key material master settings optimization. Reduces the number of exception messages and overdue supply elements for assigned materials.
• Utilize different inventory methods like JIT, Kanban, buffer program and consignment program to meet the flexible supply requirement. Ensures an uninterrupted supply to production facilities.
• Works with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) or internal customers to resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Resolve all invoice discrepancies for assigned supply base in a timely manner.
• Insure that suppliers understand our logistic routing guide and reduce shipping issues (certifications, counts, labeling, etc). Work with logistic function and supplier to optimize current logistics mode, and minimize the freight cost with best EOQ purchasing.
• Coordinate with Global Strategic Purchasing to insure the seamless movement of all purchased components from the New Product Teams to production release.
• Participates in material cost reduction activities for current products by commodity. Support to assess current supply base on an on-going basis and recommend changes/alternatives that could reduce purchased material cost or add higher value to purchased components. Support Commodity Team assigned activities if requested.
• Support to develops, fosters, and enhances multi-departmental relationships between Shure and key suppliers. Works with cross function on supplier development as required.
• Support to develop best practices for the procurement department, which includes developing better and more efficient ways (automated) of doing business.

Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

1. English and Mandarin Communication
2. Negotiation Skill
3. SAP Knowledge
4. Related functions operation procedure understanding
5. Interpersonal skill
6. Bachelor degree with major in logistics or business, Electronics Engineering is preferred.
7. 3+ years related working experience.
8. Experience with SAP would be preferred, but any relevant experience with ERP systems is required.
9. Analytical & problem solving skills
10. Good command of English both in written and oral
11. Integrity, Work independently, team player
12. Good interpersonal and communication skill

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

THE MIX MATTERS

Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!