6734 - Purchasing and Sourcing Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd is seeking a Purchasing and Sourcing Manager for a pharma packaging specialist in Malaysia. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and cost management across paperboard, inks, coatings, and related materials.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and collaboration with QA, production, and regulatory teams to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharma packaging procurement and supplier management.
• Strong costs, budgeting, and supplier performance analysis.
• Knowledge of printing materials and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for pharma-grade paperboard, leaflets, inks, coatings, solvents, and printing consumables.
• Qualify suppliers and conduct audits, maintain Approved Supplier List.
• Ensure materials comply with ISO standards and FDA/FSC where applicable.
• Negotiate long-term agreements, MOQs, and cost-saving initiatives while upholding quality.
• Collaborate with QA, production, and R&D on material trials and validation.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, traceability, lead times, and implementation of improvements.

Skills

Technical understanding of printing

Cost analysis & budgeting

Supplier development

Problem-solving in production

Cross-functional communication

Job description

About the job 6734 - Purchasing and Sourcing Manager

Company Overview:

This company specializes in packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and medical industries, emphasizing quality and precision in their work. They deliver premium packaging products, including folding cartons, rigid boxes, and patient inserts for global clients, ensuring high standards in every aspect of production.

Job Descriptions:

1. Strategic Sourcing

• Develop sourcing strategies for:
• o Pharmaceutical-grade paperboard (FBB, SBS, coated/uncoated)
• o Leaflet paper (thin, high-opacity, pharma-grade)
• o Low-migration inks (UV, offset, flexo)
• o Coatings and varnishes (water-based, UV)
• o Chemicals (solvents, fountain solutions)
• o Printing consumables (plates, blankets, wash cloths)
• o Adhesives and laminates for cartons / leaflet
• Identify compliant alternative materials
• Monitor market trends in paper, chemicals, and pharma packaging materials

2. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all materials comply with (refer customer requirements):
• o ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc)
• o FDA / FCS (if applicable)
• Maintain documentation for audits (COA, MSDS, technical data sheets)
• Support internal and external audits (customer, regulatory bodies)

3. Supplier Qualification & Management

• Qualify suppliers based on pharma compliance standards
• Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments
• Maintain Approved Supplier List
• Monitor supplier KPIs (quality consistency, traceability, lead time)

4. Contract Negotiation & Cost Management

• Negotiate long-term agreements with compliant suppliers
• Balance cost-saving initiatives with strict quality and compliance needs
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and long-term agreements

5. Production & Technical Collaboration

• Work with QA, QC, and production teams on:
• o Material trials and validation (inks, paperboard, coatings)
• o Printability and machinability (offset, flexo)
• Support new product development for pharma clients

6. Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical understanding of printing processes
• Cost analysis & budgeting
• Supplier development
• Problem-solving in production-related issues
• Cross-functional communication