Procurement/Purchasing Specialist

Renesas Electronics; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor provider in Penang is looking for a skilled procurement professional with 5–8 years of experience in supply chain or semiconductor industries. The ideal candidate is proficient in English and Mandarin and has experience with SAP systems. Responsibilities include managing quotations, payments, supplier data, and ensuring compliance with business processes. This position offers a hybrid work model, fostering a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Employee Resource Groups

Remote work option

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English; Mandarin is compulsory.
• Experience with SAP's Material Management (MM) module.
• 5–8 years of relevant working experience in procurement or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy and clarity of quotations and purchase orders.
• Demonstrate understanding of semiconductor processes and pricing.
• Oversee payment processes and collaborate with finance teams.
• Support buyers in monitoring supplier data and generating reports.
• Update and maintain supplier contracts and databases.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Analytical skills

Payment management

Database management

Proficient in English

Proficient in Mandarin

Education

Degree in any discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Quotation & Order Review
  • Verify accuracy, completeness, and clarity of quotations, purchase orders, invoice receipts, and payment processes.
  • Ensure smooth business continuity through proper documentation and compliance checks.
• Semiconductor Process & Pricing Knowledge
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and pricing structures.
  • Provide insights to support cost analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Payment Management
  • Oversee payment processes to ensure timely and accurate transactions.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain operational efficiency.
• Data Monitoring & Analysis
  • Support buyers in monitoring supplier data.
  • Perform data analysis and generate regular reports to track performance and identify trends.
• Database Maintenance
  • Update and maintain supplier contracts and quotation databases.
  • Ensure records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date for easy reference.
• Ad-Hoc Support
  • Handle additional tasks and responsibilities assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline (Bachelor’s degree or above).
• Language Skills: Proficient in verbal and written English, Proficiency in Mandarin is compulsory.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience with SAP system usage (familiar with the Material Management (MM) module)
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Experience: 5–8 years of relevant working experience in procurement, supply chain, or semiconductor-related industries.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

At Renesas, You Can

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.