Buyer (Penang, Malaysia)

Nefab (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Education support

Dental Education subsidy

company trip for eligible staff

Job summary

NEFAB (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a proactive Buyer to support procurement and sourcing, manage daily purchasing operations, supplier relationships, cost control and delivery performance to ensure material availability and meet business objectives.

You will create POs, obtain supplier confirmations, monitor OTD, source new suppliers, negotiate terms, maintain records, and coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering to resolve shortages and quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing is preferred.
• Experience in packaging material sourcing is an added advantage.
• Able to perform price benchmarking, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications is preferred.
• Knowledge of Malaysian customs procedures, import permits, and SST matters is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with good written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders (POs), obtain supplier confirmations, and follow up on timely deliveries.
• Monitor material requirements, open orders, and supplier on-time delivery to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Source new suppliers, obtain quotations, conduct price comparisons, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms to achieve cost savings.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, pricing information, and related documentation in the system.
• Work closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve material shortages, quality issues, claims, returns, and replacements.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate customs-related purchasing matters, import permits, permit renewals, and SST requirements, where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the superior.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

English

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description: Immediate availability for Buyer role at NEFAB

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Buyer to support our procurement and sourcing activities in Penang, Malaysia. The successful candidate will manage daily purchasing operations, supplier relationships, cost control, and delivery performance to ensure timely material availability and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Create and process purchase orders (POs), obtain supplier confirmations, and follow up on timely deliveries.

Monitor material requirements, open orders, and supplier on-time delivery (OTD) to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Source new suppliers, obtain quotations, conduct price comparisons, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms to achieve cost savings.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, pricing information, and related documentation in the system.

Work closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve material shortages, quality issues, claims, returns, and replacements.

Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.

Coordinate customs-related purchasing matters, import permits, permit renewals, and SST requirements, where applicable.

Perform other duties as assigned by the superior.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing is preferred.

Experience in packaging material sourcing, including corrugated paper, cushioning foam, thermoformed plastics, and wooden materials, is an added advantage.

Able to perform price benchmarking, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations.

Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications is preferred.

Knowledge of Malaysian customs procedures, import permits, and SST matters is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with good written and spoken English.

Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.

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About NEFAB

The NEFAB is Swedish based global MNC industrial protective packaging manufacturer specializing in complete packaging solutions that reduce their customers' total costs while minimizing environmental impact.

NEFAB is a leading provider of protective packaging solutions within the segments of Telecom, Datacom, Energy, Semicon, Lithium Batteries/E-Mobility and Healthcare. NEFAB was founded in 1949, Nefab has grown from a product-oriented company into a market-oriented company with a prominent position on the global packaging market, with presence in over 35 countries and over 80 sites worldwide.

NEFAB with over 74 years of company history has approximately 4,300 employees with sales turnover over USD1 billion. and to be USD2.5 billion company in 2030. The FAM AB Sweden (Wallenberg Foundations) co-owner of NEFAB, combined sales of FAM’s companies, approximately USD22 billion (SEK185B) with asset value around USD6.9 billion (SEK57B) in 2020.

The NEFAB Penang is the headquarters of the Nefab Southeast Asia region. With our global engineering and supply capabilities we serve you in every corner of the world. We provide our customers with products and services that make their businesses even more successful. We save resources in supply chains, for better tomorrow.

Nefab Penang is a leading provider of industrial protective packaging solutions within Advanced Technology segments for 5G/Telecom and Datacom segments for IoT, Cloud, Big Data Server, and Lithium Batteries for Electronic Vehicles (EV) for top brand global MNC customer worldwide.

Visit us at: www.nefab.com

About NEFAB

The NEFAB is Swedish based global MNC industrial protective packaging manufacturer specializing in complete packaging solutions that reduce their customers' total costs while minimizing environmental impact.

NEFAB is a leading provider of protective packaging solutions within the segments of Telecom, Datacom, Energy, Semicon, Lithium Batteries/E-Mobility and Healthcare. NEFAB was founded in 1949, Nefab has grown from a product-oriented company into a market-oriented company with a prominent position on the global packaging market, with presence in over 35 countries and over 80 sites worldwide.

NEFAB with over 74 years of company history has approximately 4,300 employees with sales turnover over USD1 billion. and to be USD2.5 billion company in 2030. The FAM AB Sweden (Wallenberg Foundations) co-owner of NEFAB, combined sales of FAM’s companies, approximately USD22 billion (SEK185B) with asset value around USD6.9 billion (SEK57B) in 2020.

The NEFAB Penang is the headquarters of the Nefab Southeast Asia region. With our global engineering and supply capabilities we serve you in every corner of the world. We provide our customers with products and services that make their businesses even more successful. We save resources in supply chains, for better tomorrow.

Nefab Penang is a leading provider of industrial protective packaging solutions within Advanced Technology segments for 5G/Telecom and Datacom segments for IoT, Cloud, Big Data Server, and Lithium Batteries for Electronic Vehicles (EV) for top brand global MNC customer worldwide.

Visit us at: www.nefab.com

About NEFAB

The NEFAB is Swedish based global MNC industrial protective packaging manufacturer specializing in complete packaging solutions that reduce their customers' total costs while minimizing environmental impact.

NEFAB is a leading provider of protective packaging solutions within the segments of Telecom, Datacom, Energy, Semicon, Lithium Batteries/E-Mobility and Healthcare. NEFAB was founded in 1949, Nefab has grown from a product-oriented company into a market-oriented company with a prominent position on the global packaging market, with presence in over 35 countries and over 80 sites worldwide.

NEFAB with over 74 years of company history has approximately 4,300 employees with sales turnover over USD1 billion. and to be USD2.5 billion company in 2030. The FAM AB Sweden (Wallenberg Foundations) co-owner of NEFAB, combined sales of FAM’s companies, approximately USD22 billion (SEK185B) with asset value around USD6.9 billion (SEK57B) in 2020.

The NEFAB Penang is the headquarters of the Nefab Southeast Asia region. With our global engineering and supply capabilities we serve you in every corner of the world. We provide our customers with products and services that make their businesses even more successful. We save resources in supply chains, for better tomorrow.

Nefab Penang is a leading provider of industrial protective packaging solutions within Advanced Technology segments for 5G/Telecom and Datacom segments for IoT, Cloud, Big Data Server, and Lithium Batteries for Electronic Vehicles (EV) for top brand global MNC customer worldwide.

Visit us at: www.nefab.com

Perks and benefits

• Medical Education support
• Dental Education subsidy
• company trip for eligible staff