Buyer (Bridgeview Batu Kawan) Penang, Malaysia Purchasing

Plexus Corp.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 53,568 - 69,192; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp in Bridgeview Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an entry-level Buyer to learn and execute procurement activities aligned with quality, delivery, and pricing standards. You will support AVL adherence, manage purchase orders, and help minimize inventory to meet production needs.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace, with a friendly office environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years related experience, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Excel; comfort with Google Workspace / MS Office.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with Plexus guidelines and AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to placement and management of all purchase orders; includes order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, and timely resolution of non-conforming material and invoice queries.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
• Initiate corrective actions and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
• Collaborate to manage procurement automation processes, optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity for efficient purchasing.
• Decide when to leverage automation vs. request exceptions in overall execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

## Buyer (Bridgeview Batu Kawan)Penang, MalaysiaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob IDR037461****Purpose Statement:****This is an entry level role, where individuals will be trained to manage the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.****Key Job Accountabilities:***** Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.* Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries.* Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans. Initiate appropriate corrective actions and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.* Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing. Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.****Education/Experience Qualifications:***** Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.****Other Qualifications:***** Strong analytical skills* Detail oriented* Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills* Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel* General office equipment and materials****Physical Requirements:***** Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.****Travel Requirements:***** Less than 40%**This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.**