Buyer

Poet Technologies Pte Ltd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Poet Technologies Pte Ltd in Penang seeks a procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing for semiconductor materials, components, equipment and services. You will collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness and on-time delivery.

The role requires 2–3 years in purchasing/procurement, experience in semiconductor/ electronics or manufacturing is preferred, and solid ERP/MRP knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Logistics or related.
• 2–3 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, or equipment industry preferred.
• ERP/MRP experience, preferably SAP or Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, inventory and planning.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for semiconductor materials and services.
• Review material requirements and generate purchase orders.
• Procure materials, components, spare parts, and services.
• Monitor open POs and adjust orders for demand changes.
• Source and evaluate reliable suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance on CQD and resolve issues.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, MOQs, terms, and lead times.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor market trends.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP/MRP and track KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Procurement / Engineering / Business / Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Key responsibilities

Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for semiconductor materials, components, equipment and services to ensure material availability, competitive cost, quality and on-time delivery. The incumbent will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics.

Review material requirements and generate purchase orders to support production needs.

Procure materials, components, spare parts, consumables, and services.

Monitor and manage open POs, ensuring on-time delivery and adjusting orders based on demand changes.

Source, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers to support business requirements.

Monitor supplier performance in terms of Cost, Quality, and Delivery (CQD) and resolve related issues.

Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, MOQ, payment terms, lead times, and delivery conditions.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor market trends impacting procurement costs.

Manage material availability, inventory levels, supply risks, and support NPI and engineering changes.

Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth operations.

Maintain procurement data in ERP/MRP systems, track key procurement KPIs, and ensure compliance with company policies.

About you

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Logistics or a related discipline.

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience.

Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing or semiconductor equipment industry preferred; semiconductor experience strongly preferred for this role.

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP, Oracle or equivalent.

Good understanding of purchasing processes, inventory and material planning.

Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.