Buyer

MKS Inc.; Penang; Vor Ort; MYR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MKS Inc. in Penang is seeking a Buyer to partner with cross-functional teams to ensure a continuous flow of material that meets production needs at the right cost and quality, from the right source. You will report to the Procurement Manager.

Key responsibilities include PO creation, supplier negotiations, and driving improvements in delivery performance while aligning with global category strategies.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Planning.
• At least 3 years of indirect procurement experience across categories.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers as needed.

Aufgaben

• Create and manage purchase orders and process optimization.
• Drive negotiations for pricing and payment terms and propose cost-saving initiatives.
• Serve as the focal point for supplier escalations and support monthly business reviews.
• Manage and evaluate supplier performance and support supplier audits.
• Follow up on supplier commitments and ETA updates to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Past Due POs to support continuity.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate routine procurement processes.
• Travel to suppliers and other MKS facilities as needed.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Vendor management

Procurement tools experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

As a Buyer at MKS, you will partner with cross functional teams to the continuous flow of material in order to meet production requirements, with right cost, quality, quantity and at the right time from the right source, following the internal procedures of the company. In this role, you will report to the Procurement Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• PO creation and management/ Process optimization.
• Drive negotiations for pricing and payment terms and propose cost-saving initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Serve as the focal point for supplier escalations and support monthly business reviews with strategic/preferred suppliers, including delivery, quality, invoice/payment and other operational issues.
• Manage and drive vendor performance in alignment with Global Category Management strategies by evaluating supplier performance and supporting supplier audits.
• Proactively follow up on supplier commitments and ETA updates to ensure timely material and service delivery.
• Monitor and drive improvements in On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and Past Due Purchase Orders (POs) to support operational continuity and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve supply, delivery, and service-related issues in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, simplify and automate routine procurement processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Travel to suppliers and other MKS facilities as needed.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Planning.
• At least 3 years of indirect procurement experience, including sourcing and supplier management for Calibration Services, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Jigs & Fixtures, Facilities Services and other indirect spend categories.
• Demonstrated experience with purchasing and supply chain tools.
• Good interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Highly meticulous, detail-oriented, and committed to performing due diligence in procurement activities and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance day-to-day operational execution while identifying long-term improvement opportunities.
• Self-driven, proactive and capable of influencing positive change across cross-functional teams and supplier networks.
• A willingness and ability to influence and drive change.