MRO Buyer

MY01 (FCRS = MY001) Novartis Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (19710100054); Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. seeks a procurement specialist focused on MROM spare parts, R&M and technical services to support maintenance activities at our site.

You will lead strategic sourcing, vendor qualification, and cost optimization while ensuring timely availability of materials for maintenance operations. Responsibilities include end-to-end procurement, price negotiations, PO management in SAP MM, and collaboration with QA and supplier teams to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement of MROM spare parts, R&M and technical services.
• Manage vendor qualification, onboarding, and QA collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate pricing, consolidate demand for volume discounts and cost synergies.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) in SAP MM.
• Monitor order status, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve supply issues or delays.
• Collaborate with MRO Planner, Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure timely parts availability for maintenance.

Skills

Category Management

Cost Reduction

Customer Needs Analysis

Customer Satisfaction Analysis

Documentations

Negotiation

Operations Management

Process Improvements

Procurement

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Root Cause Problem Solving

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply Chain

Vendor Management

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the procurement of Maintenance, Repair and Operation Materials (MROM) spare parts and Repair and Maintenance (R&M) services to support Singapore site Production and Technical Services equipment maintenance activities. Focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor management, purchase order processing, cost optimization, supplier performance management, budget control, and ensuring timely availability of materials and services required for all maintenance related operations..

Job Description Key Responsibilities

Ensure procurement activities comply with Novartis Global SOPs and site-specific procedures Support internal and external audits related to procurement, vendor qualification, and material compliance. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in MRO and R&M procurement, including vendor optimization and cost-saving strategies. Maintain awareness of market trends, supplier landscape, and pricing benchmarks to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Essential Requirement

Execute end-to-end procurement of MROM spare parts, R&M and Technical services in alignment with maintenance and operational requirements Perform vendor sourcing, qualification support, and onboarding in collaboration with QA and Supplier Management teams. Lead and execute price negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing, focusing on bulk purchasing and framework agreements. Consolidate demand across Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams to leverage volume-based discounts and cost synergies. Manage supplier performance, including delivery reliability, cost competitiveness, and quality compliance. Work closely with MRO Planner, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of spare parts for planned and unplanned maintenance. Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) in SAP (e.g., SAP MM). Ensure accuracy and completeness of procurement-related master data in SAP Monitor order status, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve supply issues or delays.

Why Novartis

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Category Management, Cost Reduction, Customer Needs Analysis, Customer Satisfaction Analysis, Documentations, Negotiation, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Procurement, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Root Cause Problem Solving, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Vendor Management

About Novartis

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