Procurement Buyer Package

The Hershey Company; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the confectionery industry is seeking a Packaging Buyer based in Johor. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring packaging materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of market dynamics, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive business experience.
• At least 1 year in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Procure secondary and tertiary packaging in compliance with policies.
• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive prices.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Market Research

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Job description

Packaging Buyer (based in Senai, Johore)

Summary:

The PKG buyer is responsible for procuring secondary and tertiary packaging in compliance with Hershey Global Procurement Policy, meeting Hershey’s specifications and business needs by understanding market intelligence, selecting appropriate suppliers, negotiating competitive prices, and developing & implementing savings projects.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Summary of major duties:

MATERIAL PROCUREMENT

• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with Hershey Global Procurement Policy, with proper documentation and process adherence.
• Source competitively by negotiating with suppliers for the best prices, monitoring price movements, and reviewing prices regularly.
• Manage contracts by supporting procurement managers and collaborating with legal teams to negotiate, modify, and approve contracts.
• Support innovation project development by assisting internal customers in identifying requirements, gathering documents, and ensuring product availability during development stages.
• Maintain ownership of supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication regarding requirements, feedback, timelines, and proactive follow-up.

PRODUCTIVITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Contribute to developing productivity strategies and pipelines to achieve CI targets.
• Follow up on CI project implementations, managing timelines and activities to ensure completion.
• Support cash flow objectives by renegotiating payment terms to improve cash flow.
• Hold suppliers accountable for their CI goals and performance, including payment terms extensions.
• Update productivity pipeline data and cash flow achievements, ensuring proper reporting and forecasting.

RISK MANAGEMENT & SOURCING STRATEGY

• Understand the business and supply environment, monitoring market conditions and supplier operations to identify potential risks.
• Analyze risk probabilities and impacts, developing category-specific risk management strategies.
• Develop sourcing strategies through spend analysis, market research, and supplier assessment and selection.

SYSTEM WORK, DATA & REPORT MANAGEMENT

• Review purchasing info records, purchase records, and requirement data.
• Provide accurate reports, including annual budgets, PPV, spend reports, CI reports, and ESG-related reports.
• Evaluate supplier performance via scorecards and annual reviews, updating and sharing quarterly results timely, and providing feedback for improvement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years of progressive business experience with at least 1 year in procurement