Primary purpose of the position

Manage purchasing operations efficiently, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of materials while maintaining quality and production schedules.

Major responsibilities

· Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials, components, and packaging for plastic production and trash cans.

· Work closely with suppliers to manage lead times, pricing and contracts.

· Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production to ensure timely material availability.

· Process purchase orders, track shipments, and resolve supply chain issues.

· Maintain and update procurement records in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 (Navision).

· Analyze data, create reports, and manage procurement workflows.

· Update and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) files to reflect accurate component details, costs, and changes in production requirements.

· Collaborate with warehouse production teams to ensure smooth operations.

· Collaborate with the quality team to implement processes for tracking and evaluating vendor performance.

· Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier relationships.

Personal competencies

· 2+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

· Strong proficiency in Excel.

· Experience with NAV2018 (Microsoft Dynamics Navision) - must be comfortable managing purchase orders and inventory in the system.

·Experience updating and maintaining BOM files.

· Experience working with plastic materials, components, and supply chains is a plus.

· Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.

· Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

·Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

· 100% on-site position - remote work is not available.

· Preferred but not required: Ability to speak Chinese (Mandarin) for supplier communication.