Procurement Executive

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a procurement specialist to manage supplier relationships and secure quality, pricing, and timely delivery. You will issue POs, coordinate ERP updates, and monitor supplier performance to prevent production delays.

You will work closely with Production, Planning, Sales Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to support operations and ECN activities. Strong Excel/ERP skills and 2–4 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 2–4 years of purchasing/procurement experience; fresh grads with strong results encouraged.
• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Issue and manage POs with timely supplier acknowledgement and ERP updates.
• Monitor on-time delivery and resolve supply issues.
• Coordinate deliveries, reschedule, and manage order changes based on demand.
• Support ECN implementation by coordinating procurement activities.
• Prepare weekly procurement updates and supplier performance reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Procurement

Supply chain

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manage and develop relationships with assigned suppliers to ensure quality, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery.

Issue and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring timely supplier acknowledgement and accurate ERP updates.

Monitor supplier on-time delivery performance and proactively resolve supply issues.

Coordinate delivery rescheduling, pull-ins, push-outs, and order cancellations based on customer demand.

Work closely with suppliers to ensure purchased materials meet quality and technical requirements.

Perform regular purchase order reconciliation with suppliers.

Participate in cross-functional meetings with Production, Planning, Sales Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to support business operations.

Support Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation by coordinating procurement activities.

Expedite urgent purchases to meet production and customer requirements.

Coordinate shipment arrangements with the Logistics team to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Monitor supplier Return-to-Vendor (RTV) activities and ensure timely replacement or return of rejected materials.

Review supplier invoices and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.

Conduct supplier visits to resolve quality or delivery performance issues and strengthen supplier partnerships.

Prepare weekly procurement updates, supplier performance reports, and escalation reports for management.

Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management. Fresh graduates with strong academic results are encouraged to apply.

Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

KMWE Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. is a contract manufacturer and precision parts supplier which offer total solutions in the engineering and assembly of high quality modules and complete machine systems for the Semiconductor, Medical, Aerospace and Science industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to further their career and work in a competitive manufacturing environment. If you are flexible, have a can do attitude and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

KMWE Malaysia is the headquarters for KMWE Asia with two subsidiaries namely KMWE Precision Sdn Bhd and Leshan KMWE Technology Co., Ltd.