Temporary Buyer (1pm - 10pm)

About the role: Working Hours: 1pm – 10pm to align with U.S. time -You will: * Ensure compliance of the company Procurement Policy, Directive, Guidelines and local Procurement SOP and laws/regulations from PR to the payment process * Purchase qualified material & service following approved purchasing requisition at a reasonable cost to assure the supply * Ensuring cost and delivery targets * Identify saving opportunities, conduct price comparisons, negotiations and cost-saving programs for assigned categories/commodities * Participate in procurement activities from sourcing to legal contract as required * Communicate actively with the relevant stakeholders (supplier, requisitioner, commodity manager etc..) for an un-interrupted/ efficient supply * Escalate critical issues to the relevant stakeholders and superiors * Evaluate suppliers to monitor and manage their performance to deliver a robust supply chain * Complete Supplier Business Reviews assessing the Supplier against (KPI)'s, (SLA)'s, expectations, established contractual agreements, delivery performance and quality. * Liaise with operations teams to forecast demand and ensure supply adherence * Analyse usage to identify abnormalities, find root causes and resolve * Monitor supply chain, identify gaps and address * Harmonisation of delinquent supply with focus on risk mitigation * Work with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability * Develop new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive * Interact closely with suppliers and quality-concerned related departments to resolve quality issues About you: – You are: * Energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented and independent working style * Good teamwork qualities as well as communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a cross-functional, cross site team environment * Strong organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with attention to detail. * Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm * Proven ability to meet deadlines * Project management skills * Good judgement and business acumen with the ability to make timely and sound decisions