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About TMEIC Europe

TMEIC drives industry around the world through a comprehensive offering of unique systems solutions including variable frequency drives, motors, generators, flywheels, photovoltaic inverters, BESS inverters and advanced automation systems for a wide range of industrial and energy applications. TMEIC was established in 2003 through the integration of the industrial systems divisions of Toshiba Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

General Role Description

• Responsible for negotiating purchases as directed by Senior Buyer or Manager
• Responsible for issuance of RFI, RFP, RFQ, PO to suppliers in accordance with the operating procedures and ERP System
• Responsible for on‑time deliveries, shipping document and expedition as required
• Responsible for maintaining data integrity on the system database
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders with clarity to ensure there is no detrimental effect on quality, cost, or deliveries
• Continuously working with Senior Buyer or Manager to minimise supply chain risk and issues
• Maintaining suppliers or partners compliance while working collaboratively

Functional Accountabilities

Managing RFQs

• Receipt of RFQs from Internal Customers, checking and confirming details as necessary
• Arranging Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), as necessary
• Issuance of RFQs and follow up receipt of compliant vendor quotations
• Preparing Cost Comparisons and achieving required Cost Reduction Levels

Managing Projects

• Liaising with Project Coordinator (PC) for preparation of PO to suppliers
• Issuing PO to Vendors and following up receipt of compliant acknowledgement
• Proactive in maintaining schedule regularly
• Expediting deliveries, if required, and eliminating any delays
• Organizing shipment of goods to Customer/Project Sites as necessary
• Handing of all project administration in association with PC and ensuring all records kept up to date

Vendor Management

• Sourcing new competitive, quality vendors
• Follow Vendor Approval process and upkeep of database/folder
• Managing requirements for NDAs
• Recommending supplier development for categories and specific strategic suppliers
• Establishing and maintaining key supplier portfolio, working closely with technical team to maintain good level of quality

Administration

• Responsible in any relevant administrative duties such as
• Data input and maintaining data integrity on system databases
• Issuance of RFQ and PO to suppliers in accordance with the operating procedures and ERP System

Maintaining Key Relationships

• Working closely with internal technical teams to source cost effective and high‑quality goods and services, to ensure project design specifications are fulfilled
• Working closely with Global Sourcing Teams to ensure all requirements are met

General Employee Accountabilities

• Bring full effort to complete tasks assigned by manager
• Give manager best advice
• Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross‑organizationally as specified by manager
• Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Teamwork, and Personal Commitment to drive Progress
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
• Formulate recommendations for improvement proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering, or Manufacturing processes
• 3 years of experience working in procurement environment
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the procurement process
• Knowledge of procurement in the industrial /oil & gas / iron & steel / renewable sectors
• Demonstrated successful analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated successful planning, coordination and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize (high risk items) and multi‑task
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Fluency in English language
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 5%–10%, sometimes, with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPS (Chartered Procurement) qualification or equivalent is a plus, but not mandatory
• Ability to read Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) Drawing is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Working proficiency in another European language is an advantage
• Working proficiency in Oracle is a plus, but not mandatory

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