Buyer/Senior Buyer

Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, located in Bayan Lepas, Penang, invites a Buyer to manage procurement for new products and transfers. You will coordinate material readiness, schedules, and supplier performance to ensure smooth production and minimal downtime.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and communication skills, and knowledge of PCBA/Box Build assembly is a plus. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree with at least 3 years directly applicable procurement experience.
• Good writing and verbal communication abilities, with supplier contract negotiation experience.
• Working knowledge of PCBA or Box Build assembly is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all procurement activities including risk buy for new products or transfers.
• Ensure material readiness to meet new product through pilot run to production.
• Schedule material requirements with suppliers based on MRP to ensure smooth production flow.
• Implement reschedule programs with suppliers to avoid past-due P/O.
• Review engineering change dates with suppliers and track inbound shipments.
• Maintain targeted inventory levels and control excess/obsolete material.
• Prepare reports on delays, inventory, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate purchase contracts with suppliers with management approval.
• Locate and develop sources of supply and evaluate quotations.
• Lead meetings with Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers on procurement topics.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer production contracts.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

MS Office

MRP

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Venture, a public listed company in SGX, is a leading global provider of technology services, products and solutions with established capabilities spanning marketing research, design, research and development. Over the years, Venture has built know-how and intellectual property with expertise in several technology domains. These include life science & genomics, molecular diagnostics, medical devices and equipment, healthcare and wellness technology, lifestyle consumer technology, health improvement products, instrumentation, test and measurement technology, networking and communications, fintech, as well as computing, printing and imaging technology.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Group comprises over 30 companies with global clusters in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, America and Europe, and employs over 12,000 people globally.

Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd which is located in Bayan Lepas, Penang was established in November 2002. Since then, we have been among the competitive MNCs located at the Free Trade Zone Park. With our manufacturing capabilities as we provide a wide range of manufacturing services with niche technology in Radio Frequency (RF), Optical Fiber & Photonic, Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Aerospace and Telecommunication.

At Venture, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to unifying culture, encouraging innovation, and harnessing the collective strengths and synergies of our human capital to deliver compelling differentiation, advancing Venture’s position as a leading global provider of technology solutions, products and services.

We’re looking to add a Buyer in Bayan Lepas plant.

As a Buyer, You will:

Manage and co–ordinate all procurement activities (include risk buy) associated with new products/product transfer.

Ensure material readiness to meet new product from DVT through pilot run / mass production.

Orders and Schedules material requirements with suppliers, based on MRP report to ensure smooth production flow and zero downtime to Production.

Implement re-schedule programs with suppliers ensuring no past due P/O.

Reviews engineering change implementation dates with suppliers.

Tracks and expedite in bound shipments.

Maintains inventory levels to target, as well as control excess and obsolete material.

Responsible for data base integrity and preparation of reports as required, indicating delivery delays, inventory summary data, etc.

With management’s approval, has authority to negotiate purchase contracts with suppliers.

Locates and develops sources of supply with suppliers and potential suppliers.

Secures and analyzes price quotations from suppliers.

Conduct meetings with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Assurance and suppliers on procurement matters.

Prepares, implements and follows up on consignments. Returns rejected vendor material and negotiates with suppliers for replacement of rejected material.

Initiates the preparation of purchase orders and selects the vendor to be used.

Prepares, negotiates, awards and administer production contracts.

Maintains awareness of market conditions concerning possible shortages, extended lead times, possible price increases, etc.

Visits suppliers as leader of a supplier qualification team to determine if sources are capable of meeting present or future company needs.

Monitor supplier performance such as hub inventory, responsiveness to forecast, order reschedule and independent demand.

Maintaining close liaison with suppliers on their production capacities, readiness and material supply and on supplier's involvement in Environmental, Safety & Health.

Actively participate in CMT con call in executing and implementing tactical tasks complimenting Commodity Management/GSBM initiatives and highlight any potential alternate local sources for cost saving purpose.

Support in Physical Stock take activities.

To assist the Purchasing Manager in the general supervision of the Purchasing Section under their lead and perform other related duties or projects as and when assigned or requested.

What skills and experiences are we looking:

Typically requires a degree with at least 3 years directly applicable work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and / or work experience. Fresh graduates of relevant field are welcome to apply.

Good writing and verbal communications abilities are required including 1 year in procurement contract negotiation activities.

Working knowledge of PCBA or Box Build assembly and product manufacturing is an added advantage

Demonstrated effective communication, presentation, negotiation, planning, organization and facilitation skills. Candidate with Mandarin speaking capacity is preferred

Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook & Word) required. Need to know V-look up and Pivot tables, and also be able to create excel worksheets.

If you embody the spirit of excellence, passion for discovery, innovation and enterprise, and the desire to make a difference in the world of technology and electronics, come join the Venture team!

Be Part of the Global Venture Family.

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Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd which is located in Penang was established in November 2002. Since then we have been among the competitive MNCs yet stable company located at the Free Trade Zone park. We are expanding soon with our Batu Kawan plant and more career opportunities await. With our manufacturing capabilities, we provide a wide range of manufacturing services with niche technology in Radio Frequency (RF), Optical Fiber & Photonic, Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Aerospace and Telecommunication.

Headquartered in Singapore, Venture Group comprises about 40 companies with global clusters of excellence in South-east Asia, North Asia, America and Europe and employs more than 12,000 people worldwide. We are now a leading global electronics services provider offers an excellent combination of outstanding management, world class technical capabilities, innovative manufacturing technology, reliable testing capabilities and state of the art facilities.

As a strategic partner of choice for successful global companies and ranks amongst the best in managing the value chain for the leading electronics companies. It is committed to enhancing it competencies through further investment in technologies, market access capabilities and it people. It stands poised to provide the leading edge and remain relevant in constantly changing and evolving the world.

True who we are, we venture into unknown territories, up higher peaks and into greater depths in relentless pursuit of manufacturing and engineering excellence, continuous innovation and commitment to quality. We are rising above and beyond with our expansion.

For R&D opportunities, there are parts of Venture Corp R&D Lab organization (not directly under

manufacturing). It main focus is on the Design Service. You will be part of the design team located in

Penang and working closely with Venture Corp R&D Lab Singapore and R&D Lab in other regions. It gives

you great exposure to different design and hence gain your experience in designing wide variety of products

like life science, RF, industrial, and consumer products.

Ready to effect a big impact on the industry? Then here is a power-packed opportunity with Venture.

Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd which is located in Penang was established in November 2002. Since then we have been among the competitive MNCs yet stable company located at the Free Trade Zone park. We are expanding soon with our Batu Kawan plant and more career opportunities await. With our manufacturing capabilities, we provide a wide range of manufacturing services with niche technology in Radio Frequency (RF), Optical Fiber & Photonic, Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Aerospace and Telecommunication.

Headquartered in Singapore, Venture Group comprises about 40 companies with global clusters of excellence in South-east Asia, North Asia, America and Europe and employs more than 12,000 people worldwide. We are now a leading global electronics services provider offers an excellent combination of outstanding management, world class technical capabilities, innovative manufacturing technology, reliable testing capabilities and state of the art facilities.

As a strategic partner of choice for successful global companies and ranks amongst the best in managing the value chain for the leading electronics companies. It is committed to enhancing it competencies through further investment in technologies, market access capabilities and it people. It stands poised to provide the leading edge and remain relevant in constantly changing and evolving the world.

True who we are, we venture into unknown territories, up higher peaks and into greater depths in relentless pursuit of manufacturing and engineering excellence, continuous innovation and commitment to quality. We are rising above and beyond with our expansion.

For R&D opportunities, there are parts of Venture Corp R&D Lab organization (not directly under

manufacturing). It main focus is on the Design Service. You will be part of the design team located in

Penang and working closely with Venture Corp R&D Lab Singapore and R&D Lab in other regions. It gives

you great exposure to different design and hence gain your experience in designing wide variety of products

like life science, RF, industrial, and consumer products.

Ready to effect a big impact on the industry? Then here is a power-packed opportunity with Venture.

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