Buyer (Asset Specialist)

About the role

Arrow Electronics is hiring a Buyer (Asset Specialist) in Penang, Malaysia, within its Product and Supplier Management area. The role covers purchase order management, supplier coordination and inventory control, with a focus on quality, speed and accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Manage EDI and manual purchase order entry, and re-plan and manage supplier backlogs (confirmation, rescheduling, cancellation and reconciliation).
• Manage VMI buffer minimum and maximum levels and responsible manufacturer inventory levels.
• Communicate with suppliers on purchase order backlogs, shipping and tracking, prioritising urgent shipments and resolving shipping discrepancies and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery and manage supplier non-conformities.
• Occasionally attend supplier meetings and support new suppliers joining the Hub program.
• Focus on quality of supplier backlogs, receipts and price discrepancies, buffer fulfilment and excess reporting, and process times for purchase orders and supplier reports.

Required profile

• Experience in ERP systems (Oracle is an advantage) and preferably global purchasing in a commodity or fast-paced environment.
• Organised, methodical and accurate, with strong ownership and accountability.
• Team player with good communication skills, able to influence others and work across functions.
• Ability to handle a high-pressure commercial environment; English mandatory, spoken and written, Mandarin preferred.

Required skills

• ERP systems (Oracle an advantage)
• Purchase order and supplier management

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with various plans
• Medical insurance and life insurance
• Year-end and performance bonuses
• Five-day work week
• Growth opportunities