Buyer Sr

011 Plexus Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of materials. The role requires at least 4 years of experience and focuses on optimizing procurement processes and mentoring team members. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office. This position involves minimal travel and offers a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing of materials according to management guidelines.
• Minimize inventory while ensuring sufficient material for production.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to operate without constant direction

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

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 action 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.
• Coach and mentor less experienced members of the buying team to ensure optimum effectiveness, while acting as a role model and projecting a positive attitude.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree;or equivalent work experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.
• 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.

Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 19,000, providing global Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is an industry leader that specializes in serving customers with complex products used in demanding regulatory environments. With a culture built around innovation and customer service, Plexus’ teams create customized end-to-end solutions to assure the realization of the most intricate products.

We help our customers realize their most visionary ideas, and we’re dedicated to doing our work with innovation, integrity and Customer Service Excellence.