Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).
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Senior Procurement SpecialistAbout the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist (Expeditor) to join us at our Greenfield manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management with a focus on ensuring efficient material flow to support production schedules and meet customer demands.
In this critical role at Brooks,you'llplay a crucial part in ensuring seamlessmaterial,components and products flow from suppliers are delivered on time, in the correct quantity, and meet quality requirements.
This role is vital inmaintainingsmooth production schedules, preventing delays, and fostering strong supplier relationships. Ifyou'rea proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, we want to hear from you!
Work Location:Onsite –Pasir Gudang,JohorBahru.
Key Responsibilities:
Order tracking and follow upon delinquencies, quality shortfalls–monitor purchase orders, confirm supplier acknowledgement, and track delivery progress.
Supplier Coordinationand Turnaround–communicate regularly with suppliers to resolve delays, shortages and quality issuesand work on mitigation actions to recovery.
Create andmaintainstrong relationships with vendors,monitorperformance andaddressdeliveryshortages,or qualityissueswhich are causing disruption to the production schedules.
Problem resolution –identifypotential supply chain disruptions and implement corrective actions to minimize impact.
Documentation and reporting –maintainaccuraterecords of orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance metrics.Use the reports are indicators for supplier performance tracking and intervene whererequiredtominimize the supplier non-performance disruptions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as procurement,productionandlogisticsteamstoalignsupply timelines with operational needs and furthertooptimizesupply chain processes and drive continuous improvement.
Establishpositiveworking relationship withcritical suppliers and ensure that all levels escalations metrics areestablishedtomitigate when issues arisepertaining todeliveryorquality.
Compliance and quality checks – ensure supplier meets contractual, quality and regulatory requirementsat alltimes.
Support internal reporting requirements andreportstatus, progress,and anyanticipated disruptions thatareseen or expected.
Any otheradditionaldutiesbasedon business needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least10+years ofBuying experience inpurchasingmetals, cables, sheet metal, machiningpartsandelectricaldevices and/or PCBA’s (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies). Any managerial or key individual contributor experience is a plus for the role.
Semiconductor industry experience will be highly preferred; similar manufacturing sector exposure such as automotive, industrial manufacturing etc. arean added advantage.
Vendor managementexpertise;must haveexperience in buying from and dealing with overseas and local suppliers.
Well-versed in inventory management techniques, including Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory, to minimize holding costs and ensure the availability of critical components.
Good analytical skills andproficiencywith procurementERP applications,i.e.Oracle Cloud/SAP, or similar platforms to streamlinepurchasingprocesses andmaintainmeticulous records.
Computer literate with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)and Business Intelligence toolsas a plus point.
Ability tooperatein a cross-functional team to meet customer expectations and to work well under pressure,manage multiple priorities, deal with cross functional teams and regulatory authorities.
Knowledge ofLean manufacturing principles andContinuousImprovement methodologies is a plus.
Detail oriented withexcellentorganizationaland managementskills; fluent in English (spoken & written).
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
Strong skills in negotiatingskills,delivery schedules, terms ofpayment,and understanding of production processes.
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