MRO Buyer

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global procurement firm in Malaysia seeks an entry-level procurement specialist to manage the procurement execution of goods and services. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and offers training to develop strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include tactical buying decisions, minimizing inventory, and managing procurement automation processes. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Google Workspace or MS Office, particularly Excel. Competitive entry-level compensation is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement execution of assigned goods and services.
• Make tactical buying decisions for purchase orders.
• Minimize inventory to meet production plans.
• Manage procurement automation processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Strong written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong Google Workspace skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Purpose Statement: This is an entry level role, where individuals will be trained to manage the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans. Initiate appropriate corrective actions and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
• Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing. Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.