Buyer (Purchasing)

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Malaysia is looking for Buyers to manage procurement execution and supplier relationships across various market sectors. Responsibilities include optimizing inventory and ensuring customer satisfaction through timely purchasing. Candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of related experience. Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or related fields such as Procurement Officer or Purchasing Executive.
• Proficient in English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and services according to SOPs and customer contracts.
• Expedite materials to fulfill production requirements.
• Maintain a good partnership with suppliers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are now hiring Buyers to be placed across Plexus Sites.

Job Summary

Responsible for the procurement execution of assigned goods and services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations of customers for Industrial / Commercial / Communications / Healthcare / Life Sciences / Aerospace / Defense market sectors, as is detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Procure materials and services per Plexus SOPs and customer's contract to support customer's requirement
• Expedite material to fulfill production requirements, customer upsides, NPIs and transitions
• Maintain good partnership with supplier to ensure flawless support
• Optimize inventory order through the most effective solutions (e.g.: shipping mode, consolidation etc.)

Inventory Control

• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material level to meet production plans
• Managing Excess & Obsolete materials per customer contract and SOP

Managing Customer Satisfaction

• Timely placement and management of all purchases to mitigate demand gyrations
• Timely execution of excess and obsolescence mitigation per SOP and customer contract

Flawless Execution

• Provide visibility on materials availability to DA
• Managing problematic lot and MRB-Any task assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any disciplinary or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 year's working experience in the related field such as those has working experience as Procurement Officer / Materials Buyer / Tactical Purchaser / Technical Buyer / Purchasing executive / Supply Chain executive.
• Good communication skills and proficient in English.
• Proactive problem solving, follow up and negotiation skills.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Plexus is an equal opportunity employer.