Buyer

PEC SE ASIA SDN BHD; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PEC SE ASIA SDN BHD is seeking a Buyer to support daily procurement and purchasing operations at the Penang site. The role focuses on PO processing, supplier coordination, order follow-up, documentation, and ensuring timely delivery of materials in compliance with company procedures.

Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of manufacturing experience, with strong English and MS Office skills; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
• 2–4 years in manufacturing procurement.
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and evaluate quotations from approved suppliers.
• Process requisitions and create purchase orders.
• Manage day-to-day procurement for production and engineering.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and procurement documentation.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and procurement process improvements.
• Review make-to-order and OEM parts specifications with local and international experts.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

PEC is an international technology supplier, committed to enable the production of green batteries for a Blue Planet. We are looking for a Buyer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is based at our new site in Penang, Malaysia. By joining us, you will contribute to building the first large scale battery factories in Asia, Europe and the United States

Buyer

We are seeking a Buyer to support our daily procurement and purchasing operations at our Penang, Malaysia site. This role focuses on purchase order processing, supplier coordination, order follow-up, documentation, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while maintaining compliance with company procedures.

Obtain and evaluate quotations from approved suppliers

Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in accordance with procurement procedures and cost engineering estimates

Manage day-to-day procurement activities for production, engineering and other purchasing requirements

Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and proactively resolve delivery-related issues

Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and procurement documentation

Coordinate with internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner

Liaise with suppliers regarding quotations, order acknowledgements, delivery schedules, and invoice discrepancies

Monitor order status and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders

Support supplier performance monitoring and maintain procurement-related reports and records

Assist in resolving issues relating to late delivery, quantity discrepancies and concerns in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement of procurement processes

Support procurement activities involving make-to-order (MTO) and OEM parts, including reviewing technical specifications and engineering drawings with local and international subject matter experts

Minimum relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

2-4 years working experience in the manufacturing industry

Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsible, meticulous, and proactive in following up on procurement activities

Good command of English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are an advantage

Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); working experience with SAP is a plus

Understanding of technical specifications, engineering drawings and measurement methods are an added advantage

Our offer

You’ll have a compensation package based on the market and related to your experience.

You will have a permanent employment contract offering you security and stability.

A chance to engineer your own future and grow and develop yourself in a dynamic and international company that focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.

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