Buyer

TF-AMD Penang; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to manage sourcing, purchasing, and scrap sales. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and ideally be able to communicate in Mandarin to engage with China customers. This role involves travel to the Bayan Lepas factory for support as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience with cost-saving strategies and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials required for maintenance.
• Manage the sale of scrap materials and negotiate with buyers.
• Track factory spending and analyze market trends.

Skills

Sourcing and purchasing skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to speak Mandarin

Job description

Work Location: 2 jobs opening. (1 Bayan Lepas & 1 Batu Kawan)

Job Scope

• Involves in sourcing & purchasing of materials and equipment, tools and consumables required for maintenance repair and operations of the company.
• Managing the Sale of Scrap materials including identifying potential buyers, negotiating sales agreement, manage logistic arrangements and maximizing the scrap value to generate revenue for the factory.
• Daily tasks include identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier business relationships, ensuring on time delivery, and optimizing inventory and purchases to minimize cost while maintaining operation efficiency.
• Also requires tracking factory spends on commodity related items, analyze market trends and implementing cost-saving strategies.
• Willing to travel to Bayan Lepas Factory for support as and when required.
• Preferrable candidate who can speak in Mandarin to handle for China customer.