Materials Purchasing Manager — Lead & Optimize the Buy Team

Plexus Corp.; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Purchasing to lead the Purchasing team and drive operational improvements by applying best practices. You will mentor team leads, ensure policy adherence, and monitor key metrics such as OPH, Past Due, and Unconfirmed.

The role focuses on developing talent, succession planning, and aligning the team with Plexus Core Values while delivering strong procurement outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or managerial experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage purchasing team leads to optimize performance.
• Ensure purchasing aligns with Plexus policy and metrics (OPH, Past Due, Unconfirmed).
• Drive regional best practices and process improvements.
• Represent the purchasing function in supplier and customer interactions.
• Foster development and coaching to realize employee potential.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Purchasing to lead the Purchasing team and drive operational improvements by applying best practices. You will mentor team leads, ensure policy adherence, and monitor key metrics such as OPH, Past Due, and Unconfirmed.

The role focuses on developing talent, succession planning, and aligning the team with Plexus Core Values while delivering strong procurement outcomes in a dynamic environment.