Junior Buyer: Materials & Supplier Performance

Advanced Energy; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Buyer I to ensure on-time delivery and maintain inventory at a reasonable level. The role involves monitoring supplier performance, communicating with internal teams, and negotiating favorable terms to strengthen supplier relationships.

You will handle BRP analyses, RFQ/RFI processes, and strive for timely, accurate purchasing across materials and components. The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years in manufacturing or purchasing, strong negotiation

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or purchasing/planning.
• Familiar with SAP operation.
• Teamwork spirit is a must.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to solve common business issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews BRP reports and analyses suggested orders.
• Educates suppliers on performance measurements and improvements.
• Monitors supplier quality and delivery against objectives with logistics requirements.
• Develops knowledge of materials and sources to meet quantity/quality requirements.
• Gains knowledge of commodities and suppliers to expedite for results.
• Purchases using RFQ/RFI negotiations, contracts, cost/price analysis.
• Maintains good supplier/internal customer relationships; works with planning and demand teams.
• Keeps open communication with suppliers via emails/phone/conference calls for issues.
• Maintains system accuracy and completes assignments on time.
• Keeps inventory at reasonable levels through negotiation with suppliers.
• Adheres to quality, safety, ethics, environmental policies and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Advanced Energy in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Buyer I to ensure on-time delivery and maintain inventory at a reasonable level. The role involves monitoring supplier performance, communicating with internal teams, and negotiating favorable terms to strengthen supplier relationships.

You will handle BRP analyses, RFQ/RFI processes, and strive for timely, accurate purchasing across materials and components. The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years in manufacturing or purchasing, strong negotiation