Assistant Manager, Purchasing

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; Vor Ort; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

13th month

Performance-based bonus

Medical benefits

Zusammenfassung

Private Advertiser is seeking an Assistant Manager, Purchasing to lead procurement and import operations, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring a reliable supply chain. The role supports purchasing strategies, supplier management, inventory control, and QEHS compliance while guiding the Purchasing team to achieve operational excellence and minimize risks.

Key responsibilities include coordinating PO processing, import documentation, and SST compliance, while monitoring supplier performance and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant purchasing/procurement/supply chain experience.
• Experience with import purchasing, shipment coordination, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies, supplier management plans, and procurement policies.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, vendor approval, contract negotiation and long-term purchasing planning.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and other departments to forecast demand and manage purchasing activities.
• Oversee PO processing, shipment schedules, terminal clearance, and import documentation (COA, COO, BL).
• Review invoices, SST activities and reporting to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Monitor bulk loss investigations and approve corrective actions or write-offs when needed.
• Monitor safety stocks and analysis results for imported goods.

Kenntnisse

Analytical

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in SCM/Procurement/Logistics

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Assistant Manager, Purchasing to assist in leading procurement and import operations, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring a reliable supply chain. The successful candidate will support purchasing strategies, supplier management, inventory control, and regulatory compliance while assisting in leading the Purchasing team to achieve operational excellence, minimize risks, and support the company's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies, supplier management plans, and procurement policies aligned with company objectives.

Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, vendor approval, contract negotiation, and long-term purchasing planning to achieve cost efficiency and supply reliability.

Collaborate with internal department, e.g. Finance, Operations, and other departments to forecast demand, manage purchasing activities, and maintain optimal inventory levels.

Oversee Purchase Order processing, shipment schedules, terminal clearance, and the accuracy of import documentation, including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Certificate of Origin (COO), and Bill of Lading (BL).

Review and approve invoices, oversee Sales and Service Tax (SST) activities and reporting, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Review bulk loss investigations exceeding 0.3% and approve corrective actions or inventory write-offs where necessary.

Monitoring of safety stocks/buffer reports and analysis results of all imported goods.

Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (QEHS) standards, Material Safety Data Sheets, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing team through performance monitoring, Key Performance Indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and pricing movements to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and achieve cost savings.

Any other duties as assigned by Superior.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in the chemical distribution, manufacturing, or trading industry.

Experience in import purchasing, shipment coordination, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.

Good understanding of SST, import regulations, shipping documentation, and inventory control procedures.

Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us

Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Compensation package includes AWS / 13th month salary and performance-based bonus.

Medical benefits.