BUYER

Kaifa Technology (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaifa Technology (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement for manufacturing materials. You will issue POs, liaise with suppliers, monitor delivery schedules, and coordinate with material control to ensure on-time material arrival for production needs.

You will also handle SPOT BUYs, inventory optimization, supplier audits, and quarterly performance reviews, while collaborating with quality, warehouse and sourcing to meet cost and terms targets.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of material procurement experience in a manufacturing company.
• Strong communication skills and negotiation experience.
• Proficient in SAP procurement module processes and functionality.
• Skilled in using standard Office software.
• Basic understanding of the material import process.
• Clear verbal, written, reading and presentation communication in English; Mandarin literacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate a PO in the system based on the PR and send to suppliers, then follow up on delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with material control to manage incoming materials and reduce inventory pressure.
• Provide SPOT BUY quotes and procure materials for new projects based on shortages.
• Cancel excess materials in transit and manage inventory affected by design changes to minimize losses.
• Confirm and update MOQ/MPQ/lead time in the system.
• Collaborate with quality to handle material quality issues and returns/replacements.
• Coordinate with warehouse to address delivery issues and optimize storage space.
• Verify supplier payment amounts and ensure smooth processing of payments.
• Evaluate supplier performance quarterly and participate in supplier audits.
• Work with sourcing to achieve price reductions and extend supplier terms.
• Understand market conditions and price trends to enhance expertise.

Skills

SAP procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

English communication

MS Office

Material planning

Education

Diploma/degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain

Supply chain certification (e.g., CPSM)

Tools

SAP procurement module

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Generate a PO in the system based on the PR released by the material control department. Once approved, send it to the supplier, follow up on the delivery schedule responses from the supplier's platform, and adjust the delivery date by pulling in or pushing out based on production and customer needs, ensuring that materials arrive on time to meet production and customer demands.

Collaborate with the material control department to manage incoming materials, aiming to reduce the company's inventory pressure and capital occupany.

Collaborate on the introduction of new projects by providing SPOT BUY quotes and procuring the required materials based on the material shortages calculated by the material control department, ensuring the smooth production process for the new project.

Collaborate on the cancellation of excess materials in transit and manage inventory affected by customer design changes, order reductions, and project EOL (End of Life) to minimize losses for both the customer and the company.

Regularly confirm and update changes to the material's MOQ/MPQ/lead time (LT) in the system.

Collaborate with the quality department to handle incoming material quality issues, manage the return or replacement of defective products, and address any related business issues caused by quality problems.

Work with the warehouse to address material delivery issues (primarily label discrepancies) and manage large-volume material deliveries, aiming to optimize storage space and minimize warehouse usage.

Coordinate with suppliers to verify payment amounts, ensuring that the payment documents submitted to the finance department are accurate, allowing for smooth processing of payments.

Evaluate supplier performance on a quarterly basis, participate in supplier audits, and work on continuously improving the supplier's capabilities in various areas to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Collaborate with sourcing to integrate supply chain management, achieve quarterly/annual price reduction targets, and extend supplier payment terms.

Understand the market conditions for each type of material, as well as the price fluctuation trends during peak and off-peak seasons, to enhance professional expertise.

Job Requirements:

Work experience (including technical/ professional training and qualification)

At least 3 years of material procurement experience in a manufacturing company.

Strong communication skills and negotiation experience.

Proficient in the SAP system's procurement module processes and functionality.

Skilled in using standard Office software.

Other requirements: Basic understanding of the material import process. Clear verbal, written, reading and presentation communication skills in English, mandarin literate is a plus.

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Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

Kaifa's current EMS portfolio includes Hard Disk Drive, Smartphones, DRAM Module, USB, Medical Devices, Industrial Products, PCBA, LED Chip Probing and Laboratory Services. In 2013, Kaifa was ranked 9th in The MMI Top 50 EMS providers and will continue to pursue its goal as a major provider of electronic products and services.

Kaifa's current EMS portfolio includes Hard Disk Drive, Smartphones, DRAM Module, USB, Medical Devices, Industrial Products, PCBA, LED Chip Probing and Laboratory Services. In 2013, Kaifa was ranked 9th in The MMI Top 50 EMS providers and will continue to pursue its goal as a major provider of electronic products and services.

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