Associate Manager Purchasing

Support Revolution; Kulai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing and supplier relationships. The role involves coordinating with internal teams, optimizing purchasing strategies, and supporting the setup of a new site in Malaysia. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in electronics or manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchase order execution.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing and negotiation.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships for stable supply and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC, and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our global expansion has created numerous new positions in the technology sector. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, quotation, price negotiation, order placement, and supplier delivery follow-up.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure stable supply, competitive pricing, and compliance with quality and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams (Planning, Engineering, and Quality) to align material needs and resolve supply chain issues.
• Support the setup and localization of the Malaysia site’s procurement process, including vendor onboarding and procurement documentation.
• Monitor material lead time, cost trends, and inventory status to minimize risks and optimize purchasing strategies.
• Prepare procurement reports and participate in cross-functional meetings for material planning, cost control, and supplier performance review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in electronics or manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchase order execution.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to support new site setup, including supplier onboarding, documentation, and process alignment.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.