Operational Buyer

Your role

As a Operational Buyer, your mission is to [The Operational Buyer contributes to the overall performance of the Distribution Center by ensuring and procuring a continuous supply of material, supplies, and services, creating an optimal mix of cost, lead-time, quality, and service to satisfy all customer and site needs.]. You will report to [Distribution Center Manager China ].

You will

•Assures that material, supplies, and services are available as required and meet established goals through adherence to Edwards / Atlas Copco purchasing policies.

• Procures production material, MRO materials, and services.

• Builds strong relationships with suppliers to leverage their collective knowledge and abilities to further Edwards and Atlas Copco business objectives.

• Engages suppliers to expedite goods when necessary and clearly communicates the appropriate details with all affected groups and coordinates follow-up plans.

• Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.

• Analyzes and develops supply chain for ongoing improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and recommends, implements, and reports on improvement activity.

• Utilizes reports to ensure adequate inventory of purchased material is maintained to meet production requirements.

• Creates and maintains requisitions, purchase orders, acknowledgements and resolves invoice discrepancies. Identifies changes in customer demand and adjusts accordingly.

• Utilizes MRP/SAP system to perform material requirements planning through interactions between production and planning personnel to ensue material availability.

• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance and works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

• Process Improvement，take initiative in identifying process inefficiencies, advocating for streamlined procedures, and actively participating in projects to enhance operations.

• Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor/ manager.

• Other duties as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Education level

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Relevant Previous experience (minimum years of experience to competently carry out the role, not total year of experience)

• Prior experience as buyer or planner, preferably working experience in a warehouse or logistics.

Knowledge areas/Skills (minimum level of knowledge to fullfil the role’s responsibilities)

• Demonstrated ability to drive positive outcomes with creative solutions to sourcing and supplier development.
• Working Experience with Microsoft Office – PowerPoint and Excel.
• Working knowledge of MRP. SAP experience is preferred.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and effective time manager. Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure

Other requirements (e.g. Language skills; competencies; expected travel requirements)

• English is a must of working environment

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Shanghai. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Summer Danfeng Hu