Buyer (Mandarin Speaker)

FAIR WORK (M) SDN. BHD.; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FAIR WORK (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a purchasing professional to manage day-to-day procurement aligned with MRP and production schedules.

You will convert PRs to POs, verify part numbers, pricing and delivery dates, and follow up on supplier confirmations and material availability. You will monitor open POs, expedite urgent materials, and coordinate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering and Logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant purchasing / procurement experience.
• Experience in EMS, PCBA, electronics, semiconductor or manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of MRP, ERP, material planning and inventory management.
• Experience managing direct materials and manufacturing components.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience dealing with local and overseas suppliers is an advantage.
• Knowledge of JIT / VMI, NPI and supplier performance management will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, BAAN, Oracle or equivalent.
• Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities based on MRP requirements, production schedules and customer demand.
• Convert Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO) and ensure accuracy of part numbers, pricing, MOQ/SPQ and delivery dates.
• Follow up with suppliers on PO confirmation, delivery schedules and material availability.
• Monitor and manage open POs, past-due orders and material shortages.
• Expedite urgent materials and coordinate with suppliers to support production requirements.
• Manage JIT / VMI materials and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering and Logistics teams to resolve material issues.
• Manage local and overseas suppliers and coordinate delivery through appropriate transportation modes.
• Support supplier performance monitoring, including on-time delivery and responsiveness.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and support price negotiation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support PPV, cost analysis and purchasing-related reporting.
• Handle supplier-related issues such as quality rejection, RTV, replacement and credit notes.
• Support NPI, ECO, engineering changes, obsolete parts and new supplier qualification activities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP/MRP system.
• Identify potential supply risks and proactively implement solutions to prevent production disruption.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

MRP

ERP systems

Supplier negotiation

Excel

Inventory management

Sourcing

Supplier management

Local & overseas suppliers

Tools

SAP

BAAN

Oracle

Job description

Manage day-to-day purchasing activities based on MRP requirements, production schedules and customer demand.

Convert Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO) and ensure accuracy of part numbers, pricing, MOQ/SPQ and delivery dates.

Follow up with suppliers on PO confirmation, delivery schedules and material availability.

Monitor and manage open POs, past-due orders and material shortages.

Expedite urgent materials and coordinate with suppliers to support production requirements.

Manage JIT / VMI materials and maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Work closely with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering and Logistics teams to resolve material issues.

Manage local and overseas suppliers and coordinate delivery through appropriate transportation modes.

Support supplier performance monitoring, including on-time delivery and responsiveness.

Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and support price negotiation and cost reduction initiatives.

Support PPV, cost analysis and purchasing-related reporting.

Handle supplier-related issues such as quality rejection, RTV, replacement and credit notes.

Support NPI, ECO, engineering changes, obsolete parts and new supplier qualification activities.

Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP/MRP system.

Identify potential supply risks and proactively implement solutions to prevent production disruption.

Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures and quality requirements.

Requirements

4–5 years of relevant purchasing / procurement experience.

Experience in EMS, PCBA, electronics, semiconductor or manufacturing is preferred.

Strong understanding of MRP, ERP, material planning and inventory management.

Experience managing direct materials and manufacturing components.

Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.

Experience dealing with local and overseas suppliers is an advantage.

Knowledge of JIT / VMI, NPI and supplier performance management will be an added advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, BAAN, Oracle or equivalent is preferred.

Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.