Buyer (Penang)

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Event Center

Employee Privilege Program

Meal Sub

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a procurement professional to manage purchasing of materials and suppliers in line with AVL, price, quality and delivery standards. You will place and adjust purchase orders, reschedule as needed, and resolve non-conformities or invoice questions.

The role emphasizes minimizing inventory while meeting production schedules, and involves optimizing procurement automation processes and data integrity across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
• Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Purpose Statement: Individuals are expected to be self sufficient in managing the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing 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 2 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
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups
• 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.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Event Center, Employee Privilege Program, Meal Sub