Raw Materials Buyer

wanek furniture

Vietnam, Binh Duong

2-5 Years

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Job Description

Build Your Career with Wanek Furniture

At Wanek Furniture, we provide extensive opportunities for career development, including domestic and international training programs, collaboration with a global network of professionals, and daily interactions with industry experts across various functions. These opportunities empower our employees to achieve their professional goals and excel in their careers.

By joining Wanek Furniture, you become part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and exceptional quality. Take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of the global furniture industry with us.

What Will You Do

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Raw Materials Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing raw materials required for production. The ideal candidate will be responsible for purchasing raw materials to support production demands while minimizing inventory levels. Manage purchase orders, inventory, and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Create, maintain, and issue Purchase Orders in AS400, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate daily with suppliers on order status, delivery schedules, and supply issues.
Share weekly forecasts and align purchasing plans with production demand.
Monitor inventory levels, preventing shortages and slow-moving or aged inventory.
Follow up material readiness for new programs to support timely production launch.
Conduct periodic supplier performance and pricing reviews.
Maintain basic technical understanding of assigned materials, testing requirements, and related production processes.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor / Department Head.

What You Need

1. Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Apics certification preferred.

2. Experience:

2-5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or material planning, preferably in garment/furniture/upholstery manufacturing.

3. Knowledge:

Knowledge of raw materials used in furniture products (e.g. fabric, leather, foam, fiber, wood, hardware, packaging).
Basic understanding of upholstery manufacturing processes and material flow.
Familiarity with inventory control and material planning in a production environment.

4. Skills and Abilities:

Strong planning and coordination skills to support production schedules and material availability.
Data-oriented with strong attention to inventory accuracy and cost control.
Ability to work with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance.
Continuous improvement mindset in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Ability to track, measure, and control KPIs related to purchasing and inventory.
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Good command of English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Who Are We

Wanek Furniture is a vital partner in the supply chain of the world's largest furniture manufacturer, with a distribution network spanning over 123 countries. Since establishing operations in Vietnam in 2008, we have grown significantly, operating across four facilities in Binh Duong Province and employing over 9,000 dedicated team members.

We take pride in offering an international, professional work environment where employees can build long-term, stable careers. With a comprehensive benefits package and a strong culture of positivity and success, Wanek Furniture is recognized as an employer of choice. Our commitment to employee engagement, continuous development, and collaboration drives individual growth and collective achievement.

Apply today and grow your career at Wanek!

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