Assistant Purchase Manager (Batu Pahat/Johor Bahru)

Pamir Development Sdn Bhd; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Batu Pahat is seeking an Assistant Purchase Manager. This role involves managing purchasing activities, evaluating suppliers, and analyzing market trends to ensure cost competitiveness. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field, possess strong communication skills in English, Mandarin, and Malay, and demonstrate initiative, integrity, and the ability to work independently. This position is focused on improving procurement strategies and department performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction, Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent or 5 years of working experience in related field.
• Positive attitude, hardworking, responsible and trustworthy.
• Good interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, strong initiatives and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently to maintain high standards and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with clients in English, Mandarin and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and develop purchasing strategies.
• Evaluate price quotations and manage vendors/suppliers relationships.
• Analyze and report on pricing and market trends.
• Prepare documentation and manage budgets and cost estimates.
• Supervise staff and allocate tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Contractual knowledge

Initiative

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields or 5 years of experience

Job description

Assistant Purchase Manager (Batu Pahat/Johor Bahru)

Pamir Development Sdn Bhd – Batu Pahat, Johor

To support and assist in managing the full spectrum of purchasing activities, including developing and implementing purchasing strategies and plans, identifying and selecting new vendors/suppliers, evaluating price quotations and managing existing vendors/suppliers.

Facilitate good communication and feedback among Project Department and vendors/suppliers to ensure the continuity and full integration of the purchasing function.

Collaborate with management and coordinate with all relevant departments to establish effectiveness, quality standards, develop and carry-out ideas and procedures to continuously improve department performance.

Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

To establish assesses and implements the purchasing system / function throughout company in parameters of cost and time effectiveness and identifying areas of improvement.

Periodically analyze and report current pricing and market trends for main materials.

To formulate and manage purchasing policies, instructions as required by company’s quality management system.

Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets. Ensure sourcing strategies achieve cost competitiveness, cost reduction program and maximizing the procurement value.

Prepare documentation, data, report as and when required

Supervising, allocating task and identify training needs of staff.

Liaise with suppliers on material issues and ensure all material aspects of the building projects meet customers and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction, Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent or 5 years of working experience in related field.
• Positive attitude, hardworking, responsible and trustworthy.
• Good interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, strong initiatives and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently to maintain high standards and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with clients in English, Mandarin and Malay.
• Strong contractual knowledge, initiative and self-motivation to perform.