Procurement Executive

POET Technologies Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing of semiconductor materials, components, equipment and services for production needs.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of relevant procurement experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, business, logistics or related.
• 2–3 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements and generate purchase orders to support production needs.
• Procure materials, components, spare parts, consumables and services.
• Monitor and manage open POs for on-time delivery and adapt orders as needed.
• Source, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers to support business needs.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, lead times and delivery conditions.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP/MRP systems and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Logistics Coordination

Procurement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Engineering/Business/Logistics or related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle)

MS Excel

Job description

Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for semiconductor materials, components, equipment and services to ensure material availability, competitive cost, quality and on-time delivery. The incumbent will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review material requirements and generate purchase orders to support production needs.
• Procure materials, components, spare parts, consumables, and services.
• Monitor and manage open POs, ensuring on-time delivery and adjusting orders based on demand changes.
• Source, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers to support business requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of Cost, Quality, and Delivery (CQD) and resolve related issues.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, MOQ, payment terms, lead times, and delivery conditions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor market trends impacting procurement costs.
• Manage material availability, inventory levels, supply risks, and support NPI and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP/MRP systems, track key procurement KPIs, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant purchasing/ procurement experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing or semiconductor equipment industry preferred; semiconductor experience strongly preferred for this role.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP, Oracle or equivalent.
• Good understanding of purchasing processes, inventory and material planning.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.