Buyer

PEC SE ASIA SDN BHD; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PEC SE ASIA SDN BHD is seeking a Buyer for our Penang, Malaysia site to support procurement and purchasing operations. You will handle purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery while complying with company procedures.

You will work with production, engineering and other departments, support cost-saving initiatives, and review specifications for make-to-order and OEM parts. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive in procurement activities.
• Good command of English; additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchase order processing and supplier coordination.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve issues.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments to fulfill procurement requirements.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement of procurement processes.
• Review technical specifications and engineering drawings for MTO and OEM parts.

Skills

Procurement

Purchase order processing

Supplier coordination

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

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.