Direct Materials Purchasing Lead

Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to manage PO issuance in SAP, follow up direct material purchases locally and for import. You will liaise with suppliers on quality and delivery and coordinate with Logistics on shipments.

Responsibilities include expediting shortages, monitoring stock, negotiating with suppliers, participating in cross-functional projects, and supporting cost analysis such as PPV.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications – Degree
• Min 3 years experience in procurement or supply chain management in direct purchasing in manufacturing
• Strong MS PowerPoint and Excel with data analysis and pivoting abilities

Responsibilities

• PIC for P/O issuance in SAP and delivery follow up for local/import direct material purchases
• Provide information to superior for issues related to suppliers (quality and delivery)
• Follow shipping documents from suppliers; coordinate Logistics on shipment
• Expedite shortages, pull in and monitor stock
• Follow up on shortages and replacement of rejected parts with suppliers
• Participate in crossfunctional teams for new Direct Material Purchase projects
• Follow up with Finance on outstanding supplier payment emails
• Improve and lean the purchasing process and close gaps
• Coordinate with Store and Finance on GPRO and invoicing issues
• Follow up with Costing for parts without pricing or stop supply
• Provide clarification for monthly Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Attend all purchasing meetings if superior is unavailable
• Open PR, monitor PO, and prepare monthly department reporting
• Ensure all MRP POs issued within 3 working days per KPI
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular assessments with Vendor Management
• Perform other tasks as directed

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Data Analysis

Pivoting

Education

Degree

Job description

Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to manage PO issuance in SAP, follow up direct material purchases locally and for import. You will liaise with suppliers on quality and delivery and coordinate with Logistics on shipments.

Responsibilities include expediting shortages, monitoring stock, negotiating with suppliers, participating in cross-functional projects, and supporting cost analysis such as PPV.