Materials Team Manager (Purchasing Manager)

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Parking Event Center

Meal Sub

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager - Purchasing in Penang to lead the Purchasing team and drive supplier interactions, applying best practices to improve operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, including supervisory experience, and strong analytical and communication skills to operate across business groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in related field or Master’s with 3+ years, supervisory experience.
• Experience leading Purchasing teams and driving supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the purchasing team; manage workload distribution.
• Ensure purchasing complies with Plexus policy and regional practices.
• Oversee performance metrics like OPH, Past Due, and Unconfirmed.
• Identify and implement regional best practices in purchasing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Purpose Statement:

The Manager - Purchasing is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Purchasing team. This role will represent the Tactical Purchasing Organization in supplier and/or customer interactions, and drive operational improvement through the implementation of best practices.

Key Job Accountabilities:

Mentor and manage the purchasing team leads to ensure optimum effectiveness while acting as a role model and projecting a positive attitude. This includes monitoring workload distribution among team members and allocating tasks appropriately.

Responsible for ensuring the purchasing of materials is in adherence to Plexus policy.

Accountable for the teams performance in regards to purchasing execution metrics (Including but not limited to: OPH, Past Due, Unconfirmed)

Lead the identification and implementation of best practice within region.

Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the related field, or a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Requires previous supervisory experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• General office equipment and materials.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking Event Center
• Employee Privilege Program
• Meal Sub

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands‑on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands‑on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

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