Project Buyer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a Project Buyer to drive procurement excellence across projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure materials are acquired on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of procurement experience, with proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills. Join us in pushing the boundaries of possibility in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross functionally to align procurement activities.
• Manage procurement for both direct and indirect materials.
• Generate and analyse procurement reports for improvements.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Proficiency in SAP

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Project Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of strategic initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will drive procurement excellence across direct and indirect materials, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. In this role, you will report to the Supply Chain Project Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Collaborate cross functionally within the region to align procurement activities with project timelines and budgets.
• Manage the procurement process for both direct and indirect materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition.
• Utilize SAP, Oracle for managing procurement activities, including purchase orders (PO), release orders, and inventory management.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Oversee the creation, approval, and tracking of purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the release of orders in accordance with project requirements and timelines.
• Monitor and control procurement costs to stay within budgetary constraints.
• Ensure that all procured materials meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Generate and analyse procurement reports to provide insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Up to 20 % of Travel is required either to visit suppliers or MKS sites across APAC.

Skills You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on project buying and project management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP( any other ERP is a plus), Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Smartsheet),Power BI/Tableau/SharePoint.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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Choose MKS Instruments and Push the Boundaries of Possibility

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance.Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.