Technical Buyer
- Full-time
Company Description
About Delta
Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.
Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 7 consecutive years.
For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.delta-emea.com
Job Description
Experienced Techincal Buyer to manage the procurement of equipment and materials for our engineering teams, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of components, resources, delivery and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, and responsibilities on both supplier management and customer management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order Processing:
- Place orders with approved vendors and follow up on deliveries.
- Generate Purchase Requests (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) in the MRO/ SAP system.
- Manage and oversee purchases through webshops like Distrelec, Itsme, Technische Unie, or other relevant platforms.
- Invoice and Financial Coordination:
- Prepare invoice summaries and verify invoices for accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with the finance team to ensure timely payments and resolve any invoice discrepancies.
- Solution System Process and Management:
- Process CRM, PSQ, PS (SAP), PDS system for solution project
- Work out with finance, IT to find process solution to adopt project scenario
- Ensure all financial data in PS system is posted correctly
- Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Work closely with engineering, R&D, and other internal teams to understand their equipment needs and ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees requesting purchases, providing updates on order status and delivery timelines.
- Vendor & Price Management:
- Conduct vendor surveying, validation, and creation in the MRO/ SAP system.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
- Accumulate and maintain knowledge of which suppliers are best for specific fields, including both componments and commission.
- Engage in price bargaining and negotiations with suppliers to secure the best delivery terms for the project and best payment term for the company.
- Evaluate cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
- Customer support and management:
- Good communication and coordinating to ensure smooth PO and project implementation;
- Customer inquiry support and shipment coordination. Customer-oriented attitude, attention to detail of delivery and billing. Working accurately and timely.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate has a master’s or bachelor’s degree or experience in supply chain or Electro-mechanical Engineering or revenlent area.
- Good knowledge of local and European suppliers and webshops.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Any second European Language or Chinese is considered a plus.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and processes.
- Excellent vendor management and customer management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills and can create meaningful insights based on gathered information.
- Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in invoice verification and order processing.