Assistant Product Manager (Purchasing)

Job Description
Responsibilities
 Establish and maintain an efficient and effective supply chain base through the selection, qualification and ongoing management of suppliers to Ma Labs’ services. This encompasses all aspects of the supply chain from identification, recommendation, negotiation through to the ongoing evaluation of suppliers who have been selected to provide products and services that support the short and long term goals of Ma Labs
Analyze technical data and product specifications to forecast immediate and future needs and formulate professional procurement strategies of products
Negotiate purchase order terms and conditions; Structure purchase order based on corporate guidelines and objectives; Coordinate and facilitate sales order/transaction logistics
Maintain computerized procurement record using specialized programs to monitor quantity of items purchased, analyze costs, keep track of freight delivery, product quality and performance, and inventory to ensure the procurement fit into the company’s worldwide supply chain management
Study sales record and inventory levels of company, identify foreign and domestic suppliers and keeping abreast of change affecting both the supply and demand for needed products
Evaluate vendor’s offered quality, availability, reliability and technical support in choosing supply source organize and participate in the selection and management of vendors in global area, building long-term and stable partnership with vendors according to headquarters’ procurement strategies, in order to keep consistent supply, to reduce the cost of procurement, and to obtain competitive advantage in procurement area