Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Executive

Essential Functions:

Procure Materials and Services:

Efficiently procure materials, components, and services required for production, ensuring cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality standards.

Vendor Management:

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Inventory Management:

Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of materials while avoiding excess or obsolete inventory. Collaborate with production teams to forecast material requirements.

Purchase Order Management:

Manage the end-to-end process of purchase orders, including order creation, tracking, and timely delivery, while ensuring compliance with company purchasing policies.

Cost Control & Budgeting:

Monitor and control purchasing costs through negotiation, strategic sourcing, and continuous evaluation of supplier quotes and price trends.

Documentation & Reporting:

Ensure proper documentation of all purchasing transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and contracts, while generating regular reports for management on purchasing performance.

Supplier Evaluation:

Conduct regular evaluations of suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are being met. Address any supplier performance issues promptly.

Compliance & Regulations:

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with relevant regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Purchasing and procurement processes, including supplier sourcing, contract management, and inventory control. Material management, including stock control, demand forecasting, and lead-time management. Understanding of supply chain and logistics management principles. ISO 9001 standards and best practices in procurement to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills in:

Negotiation and vendor management to secure the best possible pricing and terms. Proficient use of procurement software and ERP systems for tracking and managing purchasing activities. Strong analytical skills to assess pricing trends, quality metrics, and vendor performance. Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across departments and with external suppliers.

Ability to:

Use a personal computer and related software for procurement tasks, inventory management, and documentation. Work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple purchasing requests simultaneously. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements and adjust procurement strategies as needed. Maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery.

Additional Requirements:

Education:

A Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience in Purchasing:

Previous experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Commitment to Quality:

Strong attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining cost efficiency while adhering to quality standards and company policies.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

Free parking Health insurance Meal allowance Professional development
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bukit Mertajam: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
Language:

Chinese (Required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (Required)
Work Location: In person