Executive, Purchasing (Sourcing)

YSQ International Pte Ltd; Klang City; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Klang City, Malaysia, is looking for a Sourcing Executive to oversee daily procurement activities. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing and strong negotiation skills. The successful candidate will support vendor evaluation, track deliveries, and conduct periodic reviews of vendor performance. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for cost reduction projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a strategic sourcing position.
• Must possess strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to develop analysis tools and drive cost reduction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing manager to evaluate new vendors for supplies.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure cost-efficient material supply.
• Track and monitor delivery of purchased items.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, Head of Sourcing and Engineering, the Sourcing Executive will oversee daily procurement activities such as sourcing, reviewing, qualification and selection the most cost-effective materials/items needed. The incumbent must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide support to sourcing manager to source and evaluate new vendors for supply of identified materials for company’s portfolio of business.

Able to negotiate with new and existing vendors to ensure supply of material in most cost-efficient manner within agreed price target and budget.

Working closely with purchasing team to track and monitor delivery of purchased items within agreed schedule and confirm delivery of items per agreed specifications by respective vendors.

Conduct monthly / periodic review of existing vendors, provide, negotiate, and execute recommendations to ensure vendor performance on pricing, quality and delivery.

Provide support to management in reviewing and recommending sourcing / procurement policies including use of appropriate tools to meet company’s evolving business needs.

Review and provide recommendations to management for the materials needed.

Handle the daily activity while re-established workflow and cross training of team members.

Develop analysis tools with system to enhance job and intensify control and continuous improvement.

Fully co-develop and implement subcon control and tracking with Batam planning team.

Driving cost reduction project with monthly report and action items

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum diploma or degree in Engineering (preferable Mechanical, mechatronic, Chemical)

Minimum 3 years of experience in a strategic sourcing position

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Sourcing Buyer?