Job Description

RESPONSIBILITY:

Plan, manage, and implement purchasing strategies to meet company material and service requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. Review and approve purchase requests, ensuring accuracy, budget alignment, and delivery timelines. Ensure the purchasing function aligns with production and project timelines. Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers (local and overseas) for materials, consumables, and service parts. Lead negotiations to obtain the best pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, delivery, and service standards are met. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual purchasing reports for management review. Monitor departmental spending and identify opportunities for cost savings. Ensure compliance with approved budgets and purchasing limits. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with internal policies, ISO procedures, and relevant regulations. Oversee accurate maintenance of purchasing records, supplier contracts, and audit documentation. Continuously improve purchasing procedures, including sourcing methods, price evaluation, and documentation flow. Collaborate with other departments for smoother requisition, approval, and order processes. Supervise the purchasing team to ensure timely issuance of purchase orders and proper documentation. Guide team members in sourcing, vendor communication, and problem resolution. Review team workload and performance, ensuring adherence to purchasing policies and efficiency standards. Adheres to Company's policies and procedures. Undertake any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager within the scope of purchasing.

REQUIREMENTS:

Possess at least a Diploma or Degree in Business Studies or equivalent. Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role in purchasing. Strong negotiation, vendor management, and cost control skills Flexible, resourceful, and able to respond quickly in a fast-paced working environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing systems (e.g., ERP, SAP, Oracle) Solid knowledge of purchasing best practices Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and Social Compliance audit is an added advantage Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership abilities Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From RM5,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person