Assistant Purchasing Manager

STANLEY Engineered Fastening; Seremban; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join their SEF Malaysia Operations team in Seremban. The role involves leading purchasing initiatives, fostering collaboration within the team, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in merchandising, be proficient in English and Chinese, and possess strong negotiation and project management skills. The company offers a supportive environment focused on growth and improvement.

Benefits

Access to learning resources including Coursera

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive work culture focusing on diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 10+ years of solid merchandising experience in the related industry.
• 3-5 years experience in supervising merchandising staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Manager in leading the purchasing team.
• Execute purchasing team roadmap and strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Good product knowledge & understanding of market trends

Proficient in English & Chinese communication

Strong project management skills

Good problem-solving skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Job description

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

What You’ll Do

We keep your world running seamlessly in ways both unnoticeable and remarkable. Our fastening systems connect the world’s cars and electronics, and our infrastructure solutions build the world’s roads, pipelines and sewer systems.

For manufacturers, our engineered fastening business meets assembly challenges around the world with innovative, customized and integrated solutions and systems. For oil and gas companies, we provide equipment and services for virtually every aspect of onshore and offshore pipeline construction and inspection. And for heavy construction and demolition, our family of powerful mounted and handheld hydraulic products are the undisputed leader in rebuilding infrastructure.

As a Assistant Purchasing Manager you’ll be part of our SEF Malaysia Operations team working as an onsite employee. You’ll get to be:

• Assist Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing team and being a game changer challenge the status quo with the aim of continuing improvement in terms of overall competitiveness (cost, service, quality) cross spend categories in scope.
• Assist to execute purchasing team roadmap and strategy in line with purchasing goals and strategies, include also managing supply risks to ensure undisruptive productions.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Monitor regular performance reviews (purchasing team & suppliers) and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist in building and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including plant manager and department heads.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on purchasing expenditure and savings.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement contingency plans.
• Monitoring on demand purchase of core raw materials (e.g. metal wire, Tooling).

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Good product knowledge & understanding of market trends in related Industry
• Good knowledge of sourcing techniques & strategies, negotiating vendor, managing inventories, value-added vendor benefits
• Proficient in English & Chinese communication, able to communicate fluently with people from worldwide & local vendors
• Superior people that demonstrate ability to lead, establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships
• Strong project management, negotiation, interpersonal communication, organizational & presentation skills
• Ability to institute quality management concepts, process improvement and change management
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful YOY productivity projects & supplier development
• Good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and possess ability to handle / prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ambition to provide significant contribution for the growth of the Company
• Superior presentation, planning, organizational, project management and purchasing negotiation skills
• BS or MS degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field, EMBA is a plus
• 10 + yrs solid merchandising experiences in the related industry
• 3-5 yr experiences in supervising merchandising staffs

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
• Belong:Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic