Senior Buyer

Company Description

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence. 

Job Description

• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, lead time, and delivery commitments to support production and business requirements.

• Manage purchase orders and closely follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities based on demand signals.

• Maintain accurate purchasing, delivery, and inventory records in the system.

• Coordinate with purchasing teams across XP Group factories for material allocation, exchange, and alignment.

• Analyze supplier capacity, market conditions, and lead time trends to identify and mitigate material supply risks.

• Support material control and cross-functional teams by providing timely and accurate updates on material status and delivery issues.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly data reviews to support purchasing and inventory decisions.

• Act as a key communication bridge between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.

• Collecting/consolidating data from various sources and organizing them into usable formats.

• Using statistical tools to derive meaningful information/insights from raw business data and analyzing data to find answers to specific questions.

• Creating data visualizations and reports for other stakeholders to comprehend business facts and trends to make better decisions.

• Participate in and support company initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.

• More than 5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in EMS, electronics, or a high-mix manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and lead time management.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supply risks and make data-driven decisions.

• Good communication skills; ability to work effectively with regional and cross-functional teams.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven skills in Microsoft Power BI and Power Query, Data Model, DAX, Visual Reporting, etc.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to model and interpret data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.