Experienced Buyer

National Instruments; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is seeking a supply chain professional to manage supplier relationships and optimize procurement strategies. The ideal candidate has a BS/BSE degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include supplier engagement, commodity purchasing, and problem resolution within the supply chain framework. The role emphasizes collaboration and effective communication to drive continuous improvements. Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture are provided.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and processes related to supply chain.
• Good computer skills related to ERP technologies.
• Ability to work positively with internal and external supply base.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers for expedite and cancellations of transactions.
• Manage and foster relationships with NI's supply base.
• Participate in new supplier assessments and performance improvement plans.
• Execute commodity purchase strategies through purchase requisitions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of ERP technologies

Supply chain technology adaptation

Education

BS/BSE degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Agile

Kinaxis

Rapid Response (RR)

Job description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with suppliers for expedite, de‑expedite and cancellations of transactions that provide optimal total value for National Instruments.
• Manages and fosters relationships with NI’s supply base and may help drives resolutions to conflicts including quality, cost, delivery, and lead time issues.
• May participate with activities around new supplier assessments, disengagements, performance improvement plans, formal supplier reviews, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Additional assignments shall be given depends on business needs.

Who You Are:

• Someone who executes commodity purchase strategies through purchase requisitions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain.
• Good computer skills related to ERP technologies.
• Develops expertise in the required disciplines (i.e. Excel, Oracle, Agile, APS, Rapid Response (RR), Kinaxis, etc.).
• Knowledge of business fundamentals related to materials management and finance.
• Ability to work positively with the supply base and potentially multiple organizations internally to NI to drive collaborative supply chain solutions.
• Demonstrated problem solving, ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Creates a continuous learning and developing environment to get the most efficient and effective total work systems.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• BS/BSE level degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Preferred more than 5> year experience

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.