Raymond Tan

Team Leadership: Support the purchasing manager by assisting with team development, training, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Mentorship: Mentor junior buyers by providing guidance on daily tasks, troubleshooting complex issues, and sharing best practices. Order & Shortage Management: Manage high-value purchase orders and lead the resolution of critical material shortages. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and effective supply base. Sourcing Decisions: Assist in identifying potential suppliers and support sourcing decisions based on cost, quality, and delivery performance. Supply Chain Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to align material needs and implement effective solutions. SAP & Data Management: Serve as a subject matter expert in the SAP system, ensuring data integrity and system optimization for international purchasing.

Shortage Management: Proactively identify and resolve material shortages to prevent production delays. Order Management: Create and monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and effective supply base. Sourcing Decisions: Assist in identifying potential suppliers and support sourcing decisions based on cost, quality, and delivery performance. ERP System Management (SAP) : Utilize the SAP system for all purchasing activities, ensuring data accuracy and efficient workflow. Supply Chain Collaboration: Work with internal teams and suppliers to align on material requirements and supply chain strategies.

Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and target markets to identify new business opportunities. Lead Generation Support: Assist in identifying and qualifying potential leads, helping to build and maintain our sales pipeline. Customer Support: Act as a first point of contact for customer inquiries, providing timely and professional support. You will help in routing inquiries to the appropriate team members and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Pricing & Quotation Assistance: Assist the sales team in preparing and generating quotes for potential clients. This includes gathering necessary information, understanding pricing structures, and ensuring accuracy in all documentation. Content Creation: Help draft and create engaging content for various channels, including social media posts, email newsletters, and marketing materials. CRM Management: Support the sales team by maintaining and updating customer relationship management (CRM) systems with accurate information. Data Analysis: Assist in analyzing sales and marketing data to measure campaign effectiveness and provide insights for strategic decisions. Campaign Assistance: Help coordinate and execute marketing campaigns across different platforms, ensuring alignment with our business goals.