Buyer I

Advanced Energy; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a talented professional for their procurement team. The role involves material sourcing, cost negotiations, and vendor evaluations to enhance purchasing processes. A strong emphasis is placed on analytical and organizational skills, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Join a dynamic environment offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical health care plan

Generous paid time off starting at 15 days

Career Growth and Learning Opportunity

Executive Employee Health Screening package

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or purchasing/planning.
• Familiar with SAP operations.

Responsibilities

• Material sourcing and cost negotiation.
• Evaluate and expediting MRO supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with organizational quality and safety standards.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration

Study in purchasing/logistic/Material Management

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Material sourcing for MRO items.
• Cost Investigation/analysis per input from PR requestor.
• Cost Negotiation (Periodically and By Case) with supplier for cost reduction and identify second source.
• Maximize both incoterms and payment terms with suppliers.
• Material Expediting for MRO (Maintenance, repair and operation) items. (Including issue PO, trace for PO confirmation, material expediting, shipment follow up, and close monitor for past due PO).
• Vendor / Facility survey for approval & disapproval on the new MRO supplier.
• Evaluate MRO supplier’s performance and reliability (price, on-time delivery, quality and lead-time).
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the pricing, strategic sourcing plans, cost-saving strategies, production processes and components, business and other technology including materials.
• Others duties as assigned.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Overtime work may be required.
• Can work under pressure.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to handle changing conditions and able to work independently.
• Excellent self motivation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good command on computer skills.
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing and /or purchasing/planning environment; Familiar with SAP operation; Team work spirit is a must
• Ability to apply intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve common business issues. Act as an experienced team member providing analysis of information and some project direction input to team efforts. Work independently with Limited day to day supervision and guidance on handling unique situations. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unusual circumstances and makes recommendations. Supports the overall business process with details and thorough analysis. Focus is on day-to-day and/or tactical business issues.
• Interprets and coordinates technical, business-related information. Communications require persuasion skills. Work regularly involves contact to resolve usual problems and to collaborate on work procedures including team projects. Initiates and develops relationships with others as a key priority.
• Flexible in dealing with business and provide guidance to level 1 buyer. Sensitive to purchasing progress joints and make recommendation in process improvement.
  
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, purchasing/ logistic/ Material Management or equivalent education and/or experience.
  
  
  

WHY JOIN US?
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.