Junior Buyer

OK International is a global manufacturer of electronic benchtop tools and precision dispensing solutions worldwide. We have two major product lines: Metcal electronics bench tool solutions and Techcon dispensing Systems.

We have facilities in Cypress California (US), Chandlers Ford (UK) and Shenzhen (China) supporting our customers worldwide. The OK International Team is dedicated at putting customers first, having an entrepreneurship mindset, innovative culture, cultivating relationships and never compromising on integrity. Welcome to our team!

OK International is part of the Dover Engineered Products segment of the Dover Corporation. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."

JOB DUTIES/工作职责：
1       Handle planning/ordering/delivery/quality/inventory management/supplier management of normal categories components.
2    To rationalize the supplier base; build, own and develop highly productive relationships with best-fit suppliers in order to improve quality and delivery performance. 
3    Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance taking appropriate action as necessary. 
4    Identify long lead time components and monitor second tier supplier component sourcing   
5    Identify and implement cost down opportunities.
6    Reduce inventory and apply Just-In-Time philosophy in line with business objectives.
7    Raise awareness of purchasing issues and objectives across the business i.e. ‘cost down’.
8    Work closely with engineering and production to ensure product/material suitability.
9    Own and resolve issues that arise within the category, involving the Purchasing Manager when appropriate.  
10    Participate in engineering meetings while needed
11    Other things purchasing related assigned by SCM leader

SKILLS REQUIRED/技能要求：
1    Knowledge of multiple category products can read related drawings and specifications. 
2    Possess a track record of successful and effective negotiation
3    knowledge in inventory management.
4    Full appreciation of the concept and application of lean strategies of procurement and supply chain management. 
5    Able to share own expertise, and support to other team members. 
6    Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills; able to communicate effectively face to face and in writing with people at all levels in an organization.
7    Able to achieve goals/ objectives as an individual and also preferably in a team environment.
8    Understands key internal/ external business issues and best practice in own discipline area.  Able to make changes to own and colleagues work as a response to these.
9    Able to build stable and useful working relationships.
10    Able to utilize a variety of software packages e.g. MS Word, Excel, and ERP, power point.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/工作经验要求：

1    Possess a minimum of 3 years front line purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. i.e. procurement rather than expediting role, to include sourcing and negotiation of contracts of supply/ contract management experience with global vendors.  To include experience of successfully reducing costs. (if other areas are strong, work experience can be flexible)

OK International is a global manufacturer of electronic benchtop tools and precision dispensing solutions worldwide.