Buyer

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract manufacturer in Penang is seeking a Supply Chain Management professional to manage suppliers and ensure timely delivery of parts. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields, and at least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of related experience in supply chain management.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good knowledge and understanding of supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers for a designated customer supply chain.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Generate and monitor purchase orders for compliance.
• Ensure On Time Delivery from suppliers.
• Participate in operational meetings to mitigate procurement risks.

Skills

Good in Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Negotiation abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business

Job description

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To manage the suppliers for a designated customer supply chain base.

To build relationships with suppliers to ensure the best quality, price and terms of purchased parts and services.

Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor their performance, address any issues that arise and seek opportunities for improvement or cost savings.

Generate purchase orders accurately and efficiently to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.

Monitor and manage purchase orders closely to ensure suppliers respond and commit the order via Order Confirmation within 3 working days and update the delivery date in the ERP System.

To ensure On Time Delivery is met by suppliers after order confirmation is received from suppliers.

To handle rescheduling in/out and cancellation of delivery according to customer demand every 2 weeks.

Work closely with suppliers to ensure that purchased parts and services meet the Company’s quality standards and specifications.

To carry out PO reconciliation between KMWE and suppliers to ensure they are tally every 2 weeks.

Participate in weekly operation meetings with production, sales operation, planning and other relevant departments to proactively identify and mitigate risks related to procurement activities that may impact production schedules such as supply chain disruptions, material shortages or quality issues with suppliers.

To expedite any urgent purchase or urgent pull-in from supplier based on production or customer demand.

To communicate and work with logistics team to ensure that shipments are arranged efficiently to streamline shipping process, minimize delays and ensure the timely arrival of parts.

Provide weekly update to Head of Department on SCM Weekly Cycle update and escalation.

Monitor and ensure all Return To Vendor (RTV) issued by TQM Department are committed by suppliers and parts are returned accordingly.

To monitor, review and ensure all purchased parts are received by the Store Department.

To manage and rectify problematic invoices from suppliers.

To assist Head of Department on ad hoc assignment as and when needed.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business related; or at least 1 to 2 years of related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good knowledge and understanding of supply chain management.
• Good in Microsoft Excel.
• Good at analytical thinking.
• Demonstrate good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

KMWE Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. is a contract manufacturer and precision parts supplier which offer total solutions in the engineering and assembly of high quality modules and complete machine systems for the Semiconductor, Medical, Aerospace and Science industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to further their career and work in a competitive manufacturing environment. If you are flexible, have a can do attitude and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.