Buyer / Procurement Officer (Penang & Shah Alam)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement specialist is seeking a Buyer in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. In this role, you'll manage inventory levels to optimize customer service and cost savings. Responsibilities include processing orders, ensuring follow-ups on overdue POs, and developing supplier programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, experience in MRO products, and proficiency in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin. Join us to impact margin growth and deliver service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Experience in MRO products is essential.
• Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily processing of replenishment orders for timely delivery.
• Ensure all overdue purchase orders are followed up closely.
• Leverage internal network for pricing optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related discipline

Job description

Do you love being recognized as a major contributor to margin growth? Are you passionate about delivering tangible benefits to the business and impacting the bottom line? Are you motivated to use your wide industry knowledge to optimize the customer accounts’ total cost of ownership?

As Buyer, you purchase and control inventory to optimize inventory levels whilst maintaining high service levels for your customers. You achieve, improve and exceed customer service levels, while meeting your customer accounts’ cost savings and inventory targets.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily processing of replenishment orders (Stocked & Ad-hoc) to ensure timely delivery, including releasing orders to suppliers, updating and follow up for ETAs, etc.
• Ensure all the overdue PO’s are closely followed up.
• Leverage from internal network for existing pricing and manage freight effectively to ensure cost optimization.
• Develop and implement programs with suppliers and internal team members that address lead time, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction and technical improvements.
• Undertake any other procurement administrative and ad‑hoc duties as assigned.
• Ensure world class customer service is achieved.
• Ensure compliance with Vallen’s procurement & planning policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related discipline
• Experience in MRO products
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good team player with the ability to work effectively under deadlines
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin is a must to effectively communicate with different suppliers, including Mandarin‑speaking suppliers.