Buyer - Direct Categories

Transitions Optical (Thailand) (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

Transitions Optical was founded more than 30 years ago in Florida, USA. Transitions Optical was the first company to commercialize and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses. The company has been driven by an innovative spirit and a commitment to partnership. Transitions Optical became As the leading provider of photochromics to optical manufacturers, Transitions Optical offers state-of-the-art light management technology in virtually every major lens design and material encompassing a family of everyday adaptive lenses and performance sun lenses.

About this position

At Transitions Optical, the Buyer - Direct Categories will lead and coordinate sourcing operations, ensuring compliance with strategic sourcing plans and engaging with suppliers for timely delivery of goods and services.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Handle the onboarding of new suppliers and control the changes to supplier master data.
• Monitor supplier performance, evaluation and feedback (when required).
• Perform supplier audit (when required) to assess the capabilities and identify any business continuity risks.
• Manage supplier relationships and escalations (internal and external).
• Understand and clarify user expectation of RFQ (Request For Quotation) received.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as local regulations and laws.
• Evaluate and Select Suppliers | No conflict of interest, transparent competitive bidding and adherence to EL standards.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the sourcing process meets the needs of stakeholders and the company.
• Ensure Goods and services procured from suppliers is as per defined quality standards, is delivered on time at the right cost.
• Monitor and report cost impacts, Value Add and Cost Avoidance and other applicable metrics.
• Measure supplier performance, Resolve any conflicts and handle escalations from Project team and suppliers.
• Manage necessary transaction activities applicable to direct procurement (ex. convert PR to PO for non stock items).
• Maintain Support transactional activities of Indirect procurement on an interim basis, until full deployment of SAP.
• Undertake other duties as appropriate within his/her competence, as required by Country Sourcing Manager from time to time.

Requirements

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Purchasing & Supply Chain Mgt / Engineering / Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• At least 5 years experienced in sourcing.